ROAD RAGE

HOW TO AVOID ROAD RAGE

• Avoid eye contact - aggressive motorists may feel challenged if you stare them down
• Do not cut in front of motorists no matter how big of a hurry you are in
• Allow fellow motorists to "cut in" during a traffic jam
• In rural areas, pull over to allow motorists to pass if several cars pule up behind you
• Don't drive in the fast lane
• Do not allow your students to aggravate fellow drivers, such as by making obscene gestures or comments
• DO NOT TAILGATE!  Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you
• Use your horn sparingly - If you must get someone's attention in a non-emergency situation, just tap your horn lightly
• Give the other driver the benefit of the doubt and assume that their mistakes are not intentional or personal.