NYS Department of Motor Vehicles
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee

 

Steer Clear of Aggressive Driving

What is aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving is the operation of a motor vehicle in an unsafe and hostile manner without regard for others.  Aggressive driving behavior may include: making frequent or unsafe lane changes, failing to signal or yield the right of way, tailgating and disregarding traffic controls.

 

 

What should you do when 
confronted by an aggressive driver?
Stay calm and relaxed.
Make every attempt to get out of the way safely.  Don't escalate the situation.
Put your pride in the back seat.  Do not challenge an aggressive driver by speeding up or attempting to hold your position in your travel lane.
Wear a seat belt and encourage your passengers to do the same.
Avoid eye contact. traffic
Ignore harassing gestures and refrain from returning them.
Report aggressive drivers to appropriate authorities by providing a vehicle description, location, license plate number and direction of travel.
If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash, stop a safe distance from the crash scene.  When police arrive, report the driving behavior you witnessed.

 

Remember...

You can control your reactions to other drivers.  If someone drives aggressively, do not retaliate...

Steer Clear of Aggressive Driving.

 

New York State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
George E. Pataki, Governor / Raymond P. Martinez, Chair
http://www.safeny.com

C-24 (1/01)
Edited for the Internet (3/02)

 

http://www.nysgtsc.state.ny.us/aggr-bro.htm -- Revised: November 20, 2002
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