Aggressive driving puts you and others at risk of serious injury or death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving occurs when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses that endangers other persons or property. Speeding, tailgating, erratic lane changes, and failing to obey traffic signs are just a few unsafe driving behaviors that can escalate to road rage or cause a crash. Read the information below, and ask yourself how you can improve your driving style.
Recognize the Hazards:
Environment
Equipment
Personal Behaviors
Know the Defense:
Accountability
Maintain One Lane
Observe Proper Speed For Conditions
Maintain Proper Following Distance
Yield The Right Of Way