Avoiding Road Rage

When Driving Choose a Safe Path of Travel Ahead!

2008-04-28T13:24:00.000-07:00

If someone tailgates you, open up more space in front by carefully slowing down. If, as often happens on a freeway, someone else then fills that space, let the distance open up again by decelerating or changing lanes. If you can maintain space all around you, accelerating or decelerating as needed, then you will have several escape routes to choose from. Here are specific pointers you can follow.
• Possible speed or position adjustments
By keeping your attention on the road about a quarter of a mile ahead (10 to 15 seconds of travel time), you will know which lanes offer good escape routes. You will also have time to change your speed or position before any problems become emergencies. This creates your “visual lead time.”
• Looking for the best position
Always look for the best place in the road to see around others and for others to see you. Vehicles often travel in clusters, especially on highways. Adjust your speed so that your vehicle is positioned between these groupings.
Select a lane position within traffic clusters to allow greatest maneuverability. If you are traveling within such a cluster, move into a lane that is less congested, allowing you more room to maneuver.
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Give an angry driver plenty of space!!!

2008-04-25T14:31:00.000-07:00

You would not crowd a dog that is angry or upset. The same holds true for Drivers who have road rage; stay clear of them and do not make eye contact.

By practicing these tips, you can hopefully avoid a potentially dangerous or even deadly incident. It is better to stay calm, focused and practice Defensive Driving than to let Road Rage take a hold of your emotions. A cool and calm head will always come out unscathed.

Use the horn sparingly!!!

2008-04-23T15:14:00.000-07:00

Honking at someone because they are doing something you do not agree with is not only a mistake it is aggressive behavior. Only use to horn to alert drivers, or to avoid accidents. Don't use it to impress chics, or say hey to buddies. The horn is a loud offensive tool only used in extreme situations!

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Don’t make obscene gestures!

2008-04-22T12:34:00.000-07:00

Flipping the Bird or making similar gestures will undoubtedly push other drivers into a fit of Rage. Do not provoke other motorists.
You need to use plain old good manners if you want to get along with other drivers on the road. Just because you are cut off from other drivers by walls of steel and glass is no logical reason to treat them any differently than if you were to meet them at a party.
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Don’t tailgate

2008-04-21T15:16:00.001-07:00

Be courteous and give divers the space cushion necessary to remain comfortable. Just as you wouldn’t want someone to invade you personal space, the same hold true when driving.

Don’t drive slowly in the fast lane!!!!

2008-04-18T10:23:00.000-07:00

– It is imperative to drive at the same pace as the traffic surrounding you, by driving slowly in the fast lane, other motorist will have only one lane to pass, and passing on the left can be dangerous. Plus it will cause other to tailgate you which could lead to road rage or even an accident. Defensive Driving is a good way to learn how to avoid these situations.

Don’t cut-off other drivers

2008-04-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

When you change lanes or merge, make sure you signal and check to see if there is enough room. And in most cases a simple wave will diffuse the situation. It is imperative to practice Defensive Driving.