Avoiding Road Rage
Road rage is a very dangerous situation that can
result in physical attack and in the most extreme
situations – even serious bodily harm, possibly
death. It’s easy to get mad at rude drivers, but it’s up
to you to stop the violence before it even starts.
It should be noted that you will not always be able to
diffuse a potentially volatile situation. Some drivers
are going to be aggressive no matter what you do.
But if you really try to keep yourself in check when
confronted with violent driving, you will be making the
first step toward stopping that violence.
First and foremost, don’t take aggressive driving
personally. In general, the other driver isn't “out to
get you.” Some people are just bad drivers or their
mistakes are unintentional. They may be tired or just
not paying attention. Give them the benefit of the
doubt, let go of those bad feelings, and get on with
your day.
Remember to breathe and work through your anger
with relaxation. The next time you want to inform a
fellow commuter of how he or she drives, take a few
deep breaths. The process of breathing deeply can
help keep you centered and control stress levels.
Don’t offend when behind the wheel. This means
obeying traffic laws and taking steps to be sure you
don’t cut off another driver, drive slowly in the left
lane, tailgate, and/or make rude or offensive
gestures. Sure the temptation might be too great to
resist, but you’ll be a better and safer driver when
you just drive smart and avoid problems.
If you find yourself confronted with an angry fellow
driver, don’t engage them. It takes more than one
person to make a fight. If you refuse to become
angry with another driver, there won’t be any fight.
Steer clear and give that other driver plenty of room.
If necessary, pull off the road and let them get a safe
distance ahead of you.
Avoid eye contact with them, and by all means, get
help if you find yourself threatened. Some states and
cellular companies have special phone numbers that
you can call if you find yourself in a dangerous
situation. Stay calm while behind the wheel. When
someone cuts you off by mistake, think of the last
time you did the exact same thing to someone else.
Nobody is perfect --including you. So just calm down
and try to be civilized. Take two deep breaths, pass
him and let him know that he's made a mistake. Such
a simple gesture will definitely make the guy that cut
you off think twice in the future, including checking
all angles and blind-spots before changing lanes.
Stay alert while you’re driving. Road rage is often
derived from a blatant driving mistake. A simple thing
like flicking your signal lights every time you turn or
change lanes can help you avoid road rage from
flaring.
Being alert also means keeping your eyes open for
other drivers, and staying away from crazy motorists
instead of irritating them even more.
Assume that the other drivers on the road are going
to make mistakes. When you react calmly and make
sure that you are on the lookout for mistakes by
other people, you’ll be able to avoid potentially
volatile situations and keep yourself out of accidents.
To learn more about road rage, simply click on the
links below:
What Is Road Rage?
History of Road Rage
Road Rage and Aggressive Driving
Driving with Emotional Intelligence
result in physical attack and in the most extreme
situations – even serious bodily harm, possibly
death. It’s easy to get mad at rude drivers, but it’s up
to you to stop the violence before it even starts.
It should be noted that you will not always be able to
diffuse a potentially volatile situation. Some drivers
are going to be aggressive no matter what you do.
But if you really try to keep yourself in check when
confronted with violent driving, you will be making the
first step toward stopping that violence.
First and foremost, don’t take aggressive driving
personally. In general, the other driver isn't “out to
get you.” Some people are just bad drivers or their
mistakes are unintentional. They may be tired or just
not paying attention. Give them the benefit of the
doubt, let go of those bad feelings, and get on with
your day.
Remember to breathe and work through your anger
with relaxation. The next time you want to inform a
fellow commuter of how he or she drives, take a few
deep breaths. The process of breathing deeply can
help keep you centered and control stress levels.
Don’t offend when behind the wheel. This means
obeying traffic laws and taking steps to be sure you
don’t cut off another driver, drive slowly in the left
lane, tailgate, and/or make rude or offensive
gestures. Sure the temptation might be too great to
resist, but you’ll be a better and safer driver when
you just drive smart and avoid problems.
If you find yourself confronted with an angry fellow
driver, don’t engage them. It takes more than one
person to make a fight. If you refuse to become
angry with another driver, there won’t be any fight.
Steer clear and give that other driver plenty of room.
If necessary, pull off the road and let them get a safe
distance ahead of you.
Avoid eye contact with them, and by all means, get
help if you find yourself threatened. Some states and
cellular companies have special phone numbers that
you can call if you find yourself in a dangerous
situation. Stay calm while behind the wheel. When
someone cuts you off by mistake, think of the last
time you did the exact same thing to someone else.
Nobody is perfect --including you. So just calm down
and try to be civilized. Take two deep breaths, pass
him and let him know that he's made a mistake. Such
a simple gesture will definitely make the guy that cut
you off think twice in the future, including checking
all angles and blind-spots before changing lanes.
Stay alert while you’re driving. Road rage is often
derived from a blatant driving mistake. A simple thing
like flicking your signal lights every time you turn or
change lanes can help you avoid road rage from
flaring.
Being alert also means keeping your eyes open for
other drivers, and staying away from crazy motorists
instead of irritating them even more.
Assume that the other drivers on the road are going
to make mistakes. When you react calmly and make
sure that you are on the lookout for mistakes by
other people, you’ll be able to avoid potentially
volatile situations and keep yourself out of accidents.
To learn more about road rage, simply click on the
links below:
What Is Road Rage?
History of Road Rage
Road Rage and Aggressive Driving
Driving with Emotional Intelligence
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