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Here's
what we know of them, so far:
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These high risk drivers
climb into the anonymity of an automobile and
take out their
frustrations on anybody at
any time.
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For them, frustration
levels are high, and level of
concern for fellow
motorists is low.
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They run stop signs and
red lights, speed,
tailgate, weave in and
out of traffic, pass
on the right, make improper and unsafe lane changes, make hand and
facial gestures, scream, honk, and flash their lights.
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They drive at speeds far
in excess of the norm which causes them to:
follow too closely,
change lanes frequently and abruptly without notice (signals), pass
on the shoulder or unpaved portions of the roadway, and leer at
and/or threaten -
verbally or through gestures
- motorists who are thoughtless enough to be in front of them.
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First and foremost make every attempt to
get out of their way.
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Put your pride in the back seat.
Do not challenge them by speeding up or
attempting to hold-your-own in your travel lane.
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Wear your seat belt. It will hold you in your seat and behind the wheel,
in
case you need to make an abrupt driving maneuver and it will protect you
in
a crash.
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Avoid eye contact.
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Ignore gestures and refuse to return them.
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Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing a
vehicle description, license number, location, and, if possible,
direction
of travel.
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If you have a "Cell" phone, and can do it safely,
call the police - many
have special numbers (e.g. 9-1-1 or #77).
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If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash farther down the road,
stop a
safe distance from the crash scene, wait for the police to arrive, and
report the driving behavior that you witnessed. |
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