Traffic Safety Tips

  • Allow plenty of time for your trip. Expect delays to occur along your route and leave earlier than you normally would in anticipation of delays. REMEMBER SPEED KILLS!
  • Be polite and courteous to other drivers, even if they are not. All instances of conflict should be avoided.
  • If confronted by an aggressive driver, take a deep breath and avoid any other contact with the driver, if possible.
  • Do not become upset with another driver. Control your emotions and think with a clear mind.
  • Do not make prolonged eye contact, obscene or aggressive hand gestures at other drivers.
  • When entering traffic from an entrance ramp, remember to yield the right of way to other drivers already established on the roadway.
  • When changing lanes, make sure you have a clear path to change lanes and signal your intentions.
  • Do not follow the vehicle in front you too closely. Allow for a minimum following distance of 1 car length for every 10 miles per hour you are traveling or the 3 second rule (give more distance in inclement weather)
  • Do not drive in the left lane, except for passing. Once you complete a pass, change lanes to your right.
  • Place yourself in the other driver’s position. They may be driving that way because of an actual emergency.
  • Notify police of an aggressive driver.

For more information regarding Aggressive Drivers please visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration web site at: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/safesobr/12qp/aggdrv.html