According to an AAA survey, close to eighty percent of US motorists said they have exhibited angry and aggressive behavior while driving. Even more astonishing is the fact that about 8 million drivers were involved in various types of road rage, consisting of intentionally bumping into another car or exiting the vehicle to threaten another motorist.

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Would you classify yourself as an aggressive driver?

Ask yourself if you ever:

• Intentionally tailgate?
  
  
• Drive through a red or yellow light?
  
  
• Lace in and out of traffic?
  
  
• Yell at another motorist?
  
  
• Honk to demonstrate your irritation or displeasure?
  
  
• Show angry gesticulations?
  
  
• Attempt to obstruct another car from switching lanes?
  
  
• Intentionally cut off another car?

Anger is a human emotion, but it is important to keep it checked, especially behind the wheel.

AAA presents three basic tips to curbing the anger when driving.

• Do not upset another driver by forcing him or her to alter speed or course.
• Practice tolerance and understanding in regard to another driver’s driving. Try not to take anything personally.
• Do not act in response to the other driver’s aggressive driving. Do not make eye contact or hand gesticulations, retain vehicle space and contact 9-11 if necessary.

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Summary: Studies indicate that approximately 80% of drivers have exhibited angry driving. Are you one of them?