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SAFETY
Why It Happens
How to Prevent Road Rage
The root causes of road rage vary but often
Stay calm, even when others aren't. Follow these best
include:
practices:
Impatience or being late
Keep your distance 3 don’t tailgate
Emotional stress or mental health issues
Use turn signals 3 indicate every move clearly
Driving under the influence
Allow merging 3 don’t block others out of frustration
Learned behavior or poor self-control
Use high beams responsibly 3 avoid blinding
None of these reasons justify aggression
oncoming drivers
behind the wheel.
Tap, don’t blast, your horn 3 alert, don’t escalate
Park with courtesy 3 one space per vehicle
If You Encounter an Aggressive Driver
State & City Trends
According to Auto Insurance Center and AAA
Avoid eye contact 3 it can be seen as a challenge
Foundation data:
Do not retaliate 3 don’t honk, gesture, or shout
Texas cities rank among the top
