Don’t Let Your Temper Rise Because of Other Drivers: Avoid Aggressive Driving in TX

You may have experienced it before – you were in a rush to get to work or were feeling stressed about being late to an event. Instead of acting as a defensive driver, you may have decided to speed and even drive on the shoulder illegally. Well, did you know that these activities are considered aggressive driving?

Aggressive Driving Leads to Texas Car Accidents

Aggressive driving is not only bad for your blood pressure, but it can also result in a deadly car accident. According to an analysis by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, as many as 56 percent of deadly crashes involve one or more unsafe driving behaviors frequently associated with aggressive driving.

It’s no secret that aggressive driving is dangerous. In a telephone survey conducted by the AAA Foundation Traffic Safety Culture Index, about 8 out of every 10 people viewed aggressive driving as a serious traffic safety problem.

What to do if You Encounter an Aggressive Driver

Even if you drive safely at all times and avoid driving aggressively, you often have to watch out for the “other guy.” Aggressive drivers are known to engage in the following:

Tailgating
Failing to yield
Speeding
Running stop signs or red lights
Not letting other drivers pass
Driving illegally on the shoulder

While you can’t control other people’s behavior, you can control your own. Keep your cool when someone starts acting aggressive. There is no reason to try to teach this person a lesson. Instead, you should:

Move out of the way
Avoid eye contact
Ignore gestures made by the other driver
Not try to challenge the driver
Report serious aggressive driving to the police

When an Accident Happens

Sometimes, despite your best efforts to be a cautious driver, an accident still happens. If you have been hurt because of an aggressive or negligent driver, contact an experienced Dallas auto accident attorney at Van Wey Law. The consultation is free and we will be able to answer your questions. You can reach our office by calling 800-489-5082 or filling out our online form.

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