Aggressive Driving
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Aggressive driving is a form of driving in which the driver deliberately behave with contempt towards other road users and drive in such a manner as to increase the risk of a crash
However, aggressive driving is not usually as a result of drugs or chemical ingestion, rather the person operating the vehicle.

Aggressive Driving Behaviour
- Disobedience of road traffic rules and regulations
- Unnecessary speeding
- Tailgating
- Frequent or sudden lane changes often without signaling
- Driving on the shoulder of the road
- Result to harrassment of other road users who do not get out of the way
- Honking and flashing indiscriminately
- Unnecessary revving the motor vehicle
- Unnecessary reversing and incorrect signalling
- Threatening or attempting to cause physical harm to other drivers

- Involves driving recklessly
- Impatience at intersections
- Putting himself in a driving contest situation
- Attempting to take things personally and seeking to retaliate against the other driver
What Is The Root Of Aggressive Driving
- Traffic congestion
- Not yielding to right-of-way
- Running to meet up with late schedule
- Track racing mentality

How To Respond In Aggressive Situations
- Avoid contest situations especially on right-of-way
- Avoid direct challenge to the aggressive driver by matching up speed or attempt to hold stubbornly to your position in your travel lane
- Always be patient
How To Avoid Driving Aggressively
- Start the journey well ahead of time to reach your destination on schedule
- Know and adjust your schedule avoid driving during peak traffic congestion period
- Call your destination ahead to make your situation known so that you can relax when running late
- Avoid driving when angry, upset or tired
- Relax and remain aware of your posture always

- Make the vehicle comfortable and avoid situations that can raise anxiety
- Sit back in your seat, loosen your grip on the steering wheel and do not clench your teeth
- Be polite, courteous to and forgiving other road users
- Control reactions to other people’s aggression
- Do not retaliate
- Do not claim right-of-way or indulge in any contest situation
- Assume other drivers mistakes are not personal
For more information read, What you should know about driving Or visit www.theroadsafety.com
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