Whether you’re driving on Route 60 in New York State or in Texas, the fact is that you’re likely to come across some not-so-pleasant drivers. Other than being annoying, aggressive drivers can quickly turn a situation from frustrating to dangerous. This is especially true for truck drivers who have very little room for mistakes. Luckily, there are steps that you can take to help prevent aggressive drivers from making a bad situation dangerous.
Don’t start the road rage
One of the most common things that occur on the road is someone unintentionally setting off another driver. You don’t know if another driver is on edge from a previous incident or argument. Thus, it is highly recommended to watch your actions as they may be perceived as hostile. For example, if you’re going to turn right, and a car is taking a little longer to move, you may want to make sure that your turn signal is on. Honking loudly at the driver may make the situation worse to the point that he or she may even refuse to move.
Mentally prepare
The fact is that no matter how good of a driver you are, aggressive drivers will attempt to place blame on you. This will come in the form of shouting, name-calling and making offense gestures at you. When this happens, you should mentally prepare for their actions and avoid them at all costs. If they begin to cut you off on purpose, it is important to slow down as a means to avoid an MVA from occurring.
Stay safe & contact the authorities
If the aggressive driver does not leave you alone, do not stop and attempt to talk to this person. In addition, if your destination is near, begin to look for areas that are packed with people, such as a busy gas station or even a police station. Contact the authorities, and let them know about what’s happening.
Although there are many ways to handle aggressive drivers, you still may get into an accident at some point. In that case, you should contact an attorney immediately as the aggressive driver will attempt to blame you for the accident.