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Sometimes we feel frustrated or annoyed behind the wheel—whether we've been cut off by a speeding driver, someone is tailgating us or won't let us merge, or we're stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic. That’s totally reasonable. But when those feelings intensify into road rage, things become dangerous.
Road rage is aggressive or violent behaviour triggered by stressful or frustrating driving conditions. It is important to prioritise your safety and the safety of others on the road. Keep reading to learn how to keep your cool while driving and avoid road raging confrontations which have potentially deadly consequences.
Six ways to avoid road rage:
Stay relaxed: Make your driving experience enjoyable by switching on the music and the air conditioner. Take deep breaths and try to be in a positive mood.
Follow traffic rules: Stick to the speed limit, use your signals when changing lanes, and regularly check your rearview mirrors. Allow room for others’ mistakes or aggressive behavior.
Be polite: Give way to vehicles coming from the right at roundabouts and let cars merge into your lane when they signal. Avoid closing gaps when another driver is trying to enter your lane.
Ignore aggressive drivers: Some drivers may exhibit aggressive behavior like excessive honking, tailgating, or abruptly changing lanes. Instead of challenging them or trying to teach them a lesson, let them go and hope that karma catches up with them.
Acknowledge your mistakes: If someone honks at you because you cut them off or did something improper, accept that you were in the wrong and move on. You can offer them a friendly wave or mouth "sorry" if you're close enough for them to understand.
Stay focused: Keep your mind occupied with positive thoughts. Think about your friends and family to quickly calm your nerves and divert your attention from any road rage incidents.
Stay calm, drive responsibly, and avoid unnecessary confrontations with aggressive drivers. This is the best you can do to avoid road rage incidents.
