Tips to Avoid Road Rage

Here are the three tips to avoid road rage.

• Do not offend other road users
  • Before merging your vehicle, you need to check for suitable gap.
  • Use indicator to show your intentions before making a move.
  • When you merge, use turning indicators to show your intention before making a turn. If you make a mistake, try to apologise to the other driver with an appropriate gesture.
  • If someone cuts your path in front of your vehicle, please slow down your vehicle and give him/her space to merge into your lane.
  • You should not tailgate. Allow at least a 2-second gap between your vehicle and the other vehicle.
  • If you think another car is driving slower than necessary and you are unable to pass, pull back and allow more space and then try to pass by.
  • You should always be able to notice the headlights of the car behind you in your rear-view mirror.
• Do not engage
  • You should always try to keep yourself away from creating any conflicting situation.
  • If you are still pursued by an angry driver, try to approach a traffic guard or a police station.
  • You must take a break and relax. You should be cool minded and stress free.
• Adjust your attitude
  • Do not compete with other drivers. You should remember that driving is not a competition.
  • Do not allow the shortest possible time for a trip and then race the clock; instead allow more time for your trip.
  • You should stay calm and do not agitate yourself on fellow drivers’ actions. Realise the incident from fellow drivers’ point of view.
  • You may work on stress reduction and anger management techniques.