THE VIOLENT DRIVERS
THE VIOLENT DRIVER: FACING A ROAD RAGER
Chances are you may never encounter a violent driver with a serious condition of road rage. More likely you will encounter some measure of a person who experiences some of traits of it. In case you do come across an aggressive driver, I found a few do’s and don’t‘s for you. Everyone can feel tension behind the wheel and if you’re already tense about something going on with you it’s so easy to release it on your fellow driver. No, you may not have the rage that some drivers seem to automatically pick up when they take on the wheel, but you want to make sure you are safe as possible if you are to encounter facing a road raged individual .
Take today for instance, as I drove on a busy street a driver in a sedan pulled out in front me approaching at a speed of approximately 45mph…braking quickly! I BLEW MY HORN! Needless, I admit I wasn’t in a rage, but I acted in blowing my horn as a reflection of “watch out!” I was approaching at a quick speed. The person in the sedan blew their horn loudly, too. In this case nothing happened, but passing horns, which I admit was a fortunate outcome. Now thinking about my actions, I wondered if I could of did something quite differently, perhaps not blowing my horn at all. I repented of myself, because I wasn’t in any hurry to get to my destination. I practice courtesy and safety in driving.
The article I read listed these suggestions if you are to encounter a road raged person.
• don't take traffic problems personally
• avoid eye contact with an aggressive driver
• don't make obscene gestures ("that makes you a player and suddenly it begins to escalate")
• don't tailgate
• use your horn sparingly (the polite honk can be misinterpreted)
• don't block the passing lane (some drivers think you're doing something to them when you do this)
• don't block the right hand turn lane
If you feel that you may be showing traits of a road-aggressor there are ways to help combat them before you are seriously hurt, or even seriously hurt someone else. The article suggested these findings:
• Never take over the wheel while you’re angry
• Never drink and drive
• Follow safe driving rules
• Practice courtesy
• Avoid high stress and worries
• Stay away from high traffic and take a more scenic route if possible
By all means be safe everywhere. If you are involved in an accident with an aggressive driver, stay calm and if possible never approach them. If a raged person follows you, seek a safe place quickly, contact the law enforcement. Lastly if you located a wild maniac call from a safe place, and never follow them.
Put on your soft music, and enjoy a pleasant driving pleasure when you drive. Take you time, you’ll likely to make it there even if you’re late SAFETY is more important.
Information in this blog was influenced from an article titled: Road Rage: written by Mark Pepper. http://drivers.com/article/167
BEEP! BEEP!
See ya’ll later friends… “Hay! Watch it!”
Chances are you may never encounter a violent driver with a serious condition of road rage. More likely you will encounter some measure of a person who experiences some of traits of it. In case you do come across an aggressive driver, I found a few do’s and don’t‘s for you. Everyone can feel tension behind the wheel and if you’re already tense about something going on with you it’s so easy to release it on your fellow driver. No, you may not have the rage that some drivers seem to automatically pick up when they take on the wheel, but you want to make sure you are safe as possible if you are to encounter facing a road raged individual .
Take today for instance, as I drove on a busy street a driver in a sedan pulled out in front me approaching at a speed of approximately 45mph…braking quickly! I BLEW MY HORN! Needless, I admit I wasn’t in a rage, but I acted in blowing my horn as a reflection of “watch out!” I was approaching at a quick speed. The person in the sedan blew their horn loudly, too. In this case nothing happened, but passing horns, which I admit was a fortunate outcome. Now thinking about my actions, I wondered if I could of did something quite differently, perhaps not blowing my horn at all. I repented of myself, because I wasn’t in any hurry to get to my destination. I practice courtesy and safety in driving.
The article I read listed these suggestions if you are to encounter a road raged person.
• don't take traffic problems personally
• avoid eye contact with an aggressive driver
• don't make obscene gestures ("that makes you a player and suddenly it begins to escalate")
• don't tailgate
• use your horn sparingly (the polite honk can be misinterpreted)
• don't block the passing lane (some drivers think you're doing something to them when you do this)
• don't block the right hand turn lane
If you feel that you may be showing traits of a road-aggressor there are ways to help combat them before you are seriously hurt, or even seriously hurt someone else. The article suggested these findings:
• Never take over the wheel while you’re angry
• Never drink and drive
• Follow safe driving rules
• Practice courtesy
• Avoid high stress and worries
• Stay away from high traffic and take a more scenic route if possible
By all means be safe everywhere. If you are involved in an accident with an aggressive driver, stay calm and if possible never approach them. If a raged person follows you, seek a safe place quickly, contact the law enforcement. Lastly if you located a wild maniac call from a safe place, and never follow them.
Put on your soft music, and enjoy a pleasant driving pleasure when you drive. Take you time, you’ll likely to make it there even if you’re late SAFETY is more important.
Information in this blog was influenced from an article titled: Road Rage: written by Mark Pepper. http://drivers.com/article/167
BEEP! BEEP!
See ya’ll later friends… “Hay! Watch it!”
...use your horn sparingly (the polite honk can be misinterpreted)...
You are kidding right. There is no such think in NY/NJ area. The more horn blowing the better as well as blow your horn more and louder. (((Lol)))