Behaviors of an Aggressive Driver

• Running stop signs and red lights
• Speeding, tailgating and weaving between lanes
• Passing on the right of a vehicle
• Making inappropriate hand and facial gestures
• Screaming, honking the horn and flashing headlights

What To Do When Confronted by an Aggressive Driver

• Make every attempt to safely move out of the aggressive driver's way
• Do not challenge an aggressive driver by speeding up or attempting to "hold your own" in the travel lane.
• Always wear your seat belt - not only will it hold you in your seat and behind the wheel in case you need to make an abrupt driving maneuver; it will help protect you in a crash.
• Avoid eye contact with the aggressive driver.
• Ignore gestures and refuse to return them.
• Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing a vehicle description, license number, location, and if possible, direction of travel.
• If you have a cellular phone and can use it while driving safely, call the police. Many have special numbers such as 9-1-1 or #-7-7.
• If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash further down the road, stop at a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for the police to arrive, and report the driving behavior that you witnessed.

Did You Know? The majority of "aggressive drivers" are between the ages of 18 and 26.