Aggressive driving: asking for trouble
If you encounter an aggressive driver, remember these tips:
- Don’t block the passing lane.
- Avoid blocking the right-hand turn lane.
- Don’t take more than one parking space.
- Don’t tailgate.
- Don’t stop in the road to talk with a pedestrian or other drivers.
- If you travel slowly, pull over to allow traffic to pass you.
- Avoid eye contact with an aggressive driver.
- Keep your eyes on the road.
- Keep away from erratic drivers.
- Don’t challenge other drivers by speeding up to hold your own in your travel lane.
- Ignore gestures; do not return them.