In light of the recent road rage incident in Las Vegas that resulted in the death of a woman, it is important to address the topic of road rage. While this particular case is more extreme than most, many of us have encountered road rage or aggressive driving more than a few times in our lives. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration makes the distinction between the two , stating that road rage "involves a criminal act of violence, whereas aggressive driving can range from tailgating to speeding to running red lights". However, aggressive driving is also extremely dangerous and is much more common. It manifests itself in many ways. Perhaps someone was angrily riding your bumper as you try to safely navigate a well-worn road. Perhaps you sat in the passenger's seat, trying to calm a driver down after they were cut off. Or, perhaps, that guy in the Prius who skipped the traffic in the exit has your blood boiling, so you're sure not going to let him over. Whatever the case may be, raised tensions on the ...Continue Reading »The post Road Rage, Aggressive Driving, and How to Stay Safe appeared first on Traffic Law Center.
