Thursday, October 23, 2008
ROAD RAGE IS DANGEROUS!!
Road rage is described as any display of aggression by an operator of a motor vehicle.
In four years, the number of Ohio drivers and vehicle registrations increased by more than one million. With more drivers and vehicles sharing the roadways, the problem of aggressive driving continues to rise.
Are you an aggressive driver? If you do any of the following, you may be:
- Exceeding the posted speed limit
- Following too closely
- Passing on the berm
- Cutting in and out of traffic
- Failing to signal multiple lane changes
- Violating posted railroad crossing signs
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Displaying or using a weapon
- Carelessly driving through construction zones
- Failing to yield at ramps and intersections
- Using more than one parking space
What to do if you encounter an aggressive driver:
- Do not react to their provoking behavior
- Stay away from erratic drivers
- Use your horn sparingly
- Do not make obscene gestures
- Do not switch lanes without signaling
- Do not tailgate
- Do not block the passing lane
- Avoid eye contact with the other driver
- Call 1-877-7-PATROL for help