Anyone who drives with a certain frequency has probably witnessed a rage incident at the wheel. Maybe you were on the receiving end of this dangerous behavior. Or maybe you were the aggressive driver.
The Security Administration of National Highway (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as occurring when "an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property. " According safemotorist.com, 66 percent of road accidents are caused by aggressive driving. Half of the drivers who are at the receiving end of aggressive behavior, such as honking, rude gestures, tailgating or admit to respond with aggressive behavior. During a seven-year period, 218 murders and 12.610 injuries were attributed to road rage. Yes, I said murder
Safemotorist.com offers a litmus test for the drivers to identify themselves as a possible "road rage" :.
- Do you frequently use your phone while driving, or otherwise driving distracted?
- do you keep your lights on, regardless of the oncoming traffic?
- Do you change lanes or make turns without using your turn signal?
- you are unable to check your blind spot before moving ways to make sure you are not cutting someone off?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is possible that you are sensitive to road rage.
I really do not want to go too deeply into the cause of road rage because the subject becomes less on statistics and more on behavior, mental health, and many other factors that are difficult to discuss in depth in this short message. However, I should point out that we all make choices every day. We can choose to find a way to forgive small mistakes others do on the road because we all make mistakes. The vehicles can not communicate like humans therefore could easily misinterpret an action to be aggressive, when in reality it was not. Unfortunately, we do not have an "Oops, I'm so sorry, I did" the signal.
Defensive driving should come into the picture every time you drive. Prowling. Look at what others are doing, and above all not to be distracted so that you lower the potential to make a mistake yourself.
So what is the best way to handle road rage? NHTSA offers aggressive driving brochure with the following tips:
- Get Out of the Way. First of all make every effort to get out of their way.
- Put your pride aside. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to hold yourself in your travel lane.
- Avoid contact with eyes. Eye contact can sometimes enrage an aggressive driver.
- Gestures. Ignore gestures and refuse to return them.
- aggressive driving Serious Report. You or a passenger can call the police. But, if you use a cell phone, get to a safe place.
For more information on road rage and aggressive driving, visit the website of the NHTSA or safemotorist.com. Above all, do not let irritation with other drivers turn into a state of rage. Keep calm and carry on!
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