Aggressive driving and its consequences
Any unsafe driving performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety.
Examples:
- Speeding in heavy traffic
- Tailgating
- Weaving in and out of traffic
- Changing lanes unnecessarily and without signaling
- Blocking cars that are attempting to pass or change lanes
- Running red or yellow lights
Aggressive driving: Consequences
- Greater potential for loss of vehicle control
- Reduced effectiveness of occupant protection equipment
- Increased stopping distance after the driver perceives a danger
Aggressive driving: Don’t offend
Never cause a driver to change his/her speed or direction. That means not forcing another driver to use his/her brakes or turn the steering wheel in response to something you’ve done.
Practice tolerance and forgiveness:
- The other driver may just be having a bad day.
- Assume their actions are not personal.
- Concentrate on being relaxed.
Aggressive driving: Prevention
