Road rage is a leading cause of car accidents. When emotion takes over, common sense is usually the first thing to go. At Stewart & Stewart, we see the devastation aggressive driving can inflict on a community, which is why we would like to offer the following tips for defusing road rage before it causes an accident.
- Move over—One of the most dangerous, not to mention annoying, forms of aggressive driving is tailgating. When someone gets right on your bumper and stays there, avoid the urge to respond in kind by speeding up, or worse, slamming on your brakes. Instead, simply move over a lane and let them pass. Don’t let their hurry force you into a perilous position.
- Keep your cool—No matter what someone else on the road is doing, you have the power to react in a calm and collected manner. If someone aggressively engages you with their vehicle or in an otherwise threatening manner, don’t engage them back. Instead, keep your cool and separate yourself from them.
- Use your horn only when necessary—The car horn is intended to be used to warn other drivers of potential danger, not as a weapon. Use your horn sparingly to avoid igniting a volatile situation with another driver.
No matter how safe you are, sometimes you can’t avoid an accident due to someone else’s carelessness. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, give us a call for a free consultation. We’ll fight to get your maximum compensation for your injuries so you can put this accident behind you.