• 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.