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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
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Aggression BustersIn recent years incidences of road rage have increased substantially. Maintaining an awareness of this problem and your potential role in it can help to reduce the problem. Try some of these Aggression Busters to make your drive less stressful. |
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Practice courtesy. Try yielding the right of way regularly even when it's yours -- you'll be surprised how good you feel.
Get in the habit of signaling turns and lane changes. It's dangerous and inconsiderate not to.
Use the left lane on the highway only to pass and pull into the right lane ASAP to let others pass.
Don't tailgate. You will be at fault if you hit the vehicle in front.
Slow down in neighborhoods and around pedestrians and bicyclists, and only pass when it's safe to do so.
Forget winning. Driving is not a contest.
Practice tolerance. We're all human and all make mistakes.
Avoid reacting when someone makes a dangerous move. Don't allow the poor behavior of others to affect how you drive. Remember that you can only control your own driving.
Avoid confrontations by ignoring gestures and avoiding eye contact with aggressive drivers. Confrontations usually accomplish nothing and can lead to violence. Instead, report the driver's license number to authorities.
Lead by example. Set a good example for others, especially your kids, so that the roads of tomorrow will be filled with courteous drivers.
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Aggression Busters courtesy of the Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSA) c/o Health Education Unit, Health Services Agency PO Box 962 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 454-4317 |