Staying Safe Around Aggressive Driving - Driver Safety

Aggressive Drivers — What Can You Do

Learn to cope with road rage

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an aggressive driver is an individual who commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property, sometimes referred to as “road rage.”
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Make every attempt to get out of the way.
Do not challenge such drivers by speeding up or attempting to hold your own in your travel lane.
Ignore gestures and do not return them; avoid eye contact.
If you feel you are in danger, get to a safe place and call 9-1-1.

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