Road Rage happens when one driver reacts angrily to another driver.
These angry drivers may lash out by cutting you off, breaking quickly, tailgating, throwing objects, yelling profanities, or in some cases following you in an attempt to commit a violent act against you or your car.
Here are a couple of suggestions to help you avoid provoking other motorists into a Road Rage situation: 1)Don't cut-off other drivers - When you change lanes or merge, make sure you signal and check to see if there is enough room.
And in most cases a simple wave will diffuse the situation.
2) Don't drive slowly in the fast lane - It is imperative to drive at the same pace as the traffic surrounding you, by driving slowly in the fast lane, other motorist will have only one lane to pass, and passing on the left can be dangerous.
Plus it will cause other to tailgate you which could lead to road rage or even an accident.
3)Don't tailgate - Be courteous and give divers the space cushion necessary to remain comfortable.
Just as you wouldn't want someone to invade you personal space, the same hold true when driving.
4)Don't make obscene gestures - Flipping the Bird or making similar gestures will undoubtedly push other drivers into a fit of Rage.
Do not provoke other motorists.
5)Use the horn sparingly - Honking at someone because they are doing something you do not agree with is not only a mistake it is aggressive behavior.
Only use to horn to alert drivers, or to avoid accidents.
6)Give an angry driver plenty of space - You would not crowd a dog that is angry or upset.
The same holds true for Drivers who have road rage; stay clear of them and do not make eye contact.
By practicing these tips, you can hopefully avoid a potentially dangerous or even deadly incident.
It is better to stay calm, focused and practice Defensive Driving than to let Road Rage take a hold of your emotions.
A cool and calm head will always come out unscathed.