MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2012
You’re in Arlington on 360. You’re late to work. You’re going a few miles over the speed limit. Suddenly out of nowhere, a car comes weaving in and out of lanes then cuts you off. Good thing the kids aren’t in the car, because you would have a hard time trying to explain those words.
Road rage (or aggressive driving) is something many people in Arlington deal with on a daily basis. While often it is the rage of other drivers that we encounter on the roadway, there are also occasions when each of us gets angry while driving. Maybe it’s the construction on the road going from Euless to Hurst. Maybe you got your renewal for insurance and you weren’t with Low Rate Insurance. While you might not be able to completely stop your emotions from occurring as you drive, you can make sure the emotions don’t get the better of you.
There are many different ways to exert road rage; like driving fast enough that a former tailgater can’t pass you (passive-aggressive), or like yelling or making obscene hand gestures to other drivers (overt). Neither of these reactions are appropriate and they may be dangerous to both you and others on the road.
Here are a few tips to help prevent road rage and continue being the safe driver that you want to be.
Get plenty of sleep. It may seem like your sleeping habits have little to do with you losing your cool while driving, but they do. When people don’t get enough sleep they tend to be grumpier than usual and they have a shorter fuse. If you are well rested, it is much easier to control yourself when faced with driving stresses.
Leave early. If you have to be somewhere give yourself plenty of time to get there. There is always construction in Dallas, Ft Worth, and everywhere in between. Imagine going from Grapevine to Duncanville. Road blockages, slow drivers, and rubberneckers are more likely to annoy you if you are trying desperately to play a game of ‘Beat the Clock’. Getting up early and leaving for all appointments early gives you an extra layer of confidence and takes away a lot of anxiety.
Forgive and forget. There’s a good chance that somewhere along the way you’ve done something to anger another driver without even meaning to do it (Remember the time you were putting on eyeliner…at the green light. Or the maybe you cut someone off because they were in your blind spot. It’s possible that many of the people who anger you while driving are accidentally doing so too.
Don’t respond to the anger of others. Sometimes, you aren’t the one to get road rage, someone else is. And when they yell at you or make obscene hand gestures, you may start to feel your own rage building in response. If this is the case, you should never, ever act on your anger. Do not respond to the road rage of another. If anything, you should remove yourself from the situation. Get out of the other driver’s way or safely change lanes so that your driving no longer affects them.
Call Low Rate and Save Money On Insurance. If you know you’re properly insured and you saved money, you’ll all always be driving happy. Seriously, every driver on the road is responsible for keeping road rage under control. By being present and paying attention while driving and using the tips above you can help ensure that you are never involved in a devastating but preventable incident of road rage. Get a quote now and get rid of that road rage! Call 817.635.0375!
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