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Avoiding Aggressive, Road Rage Drivers

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When people describe a person as an individual experiencing road rage, they mean the person is driving dangerously, yelling rude obscenities, making physical threats, or exhibiting other aggressive behaviors. The behavior is risky and intimidating. While it is common to accuse another of road rage, people also recognize the urge in themselves. Over 80% of U.S. drivers have admitted to feeling road rage over the last 12 months.

If you sustained injuries in a Louisiana crash with an aggressive driver, contact a Shreveport auto accident lawyer about your options.

Indicators You Are Sharing the Street with a Road Rage Driver

Drivers who are so frustrated they are unable to control their emotions, create risks for themselves and others on the road. When you notice an aggressive driver, avoid them when possible. And if you feel yourself responding aggressively, take a moment to calm yourself.

Road rage drivers may be doing one or more of the following:

  • Using the car horn in a repetitive and unreasonable way
  • Suddenly and abruptly merging in and out of traffic
  • Driving too close to others and tailgating other vehicles
  • Yelling obscenities or making rude gestures

Anyone who drives often will have an encounter with an aggressive driver from time to time. When it happens, do not engage or react if possible. Responding can fuel frustrations and escalate dangers. Instead, move away from the situation. Give the other car a lot of space to pass.

Ways to Avoid Road Raging

It is easy to blame others, but good driving means paying attention to your own behaviors as well. There are ways you can avoid aggressive driving yourself. One of the steps you can take to drive calmly is giving yourself extra time. Often, aggressive driving stems from a person being late or feeling rushed.

Also, if you are on a Shreveport road and find the situation threatening, pull over to an area that is well lit. A location where others are present, a hospital or convenience store, for example. Inform law enforcement if you feel you are in danger. When a car accident or another injurious event happens, talk to a Shreveport auto accident lawyer.

Discussing the situation with a lawyer is your best path to a full and fair settlement amount. An angry driver could calm down and an insurance company could approach you with an offer, but do not accept a settlement until you understand the full scope of your expenses, including medical bills, property repairs, lost wages, and emotional distress. Remember, insurance adjusters work for the company, you need a legal professional on your side as well.

Was a road rage driver responsible for your car collision? Talk to the personal injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig. We truly care about our clients and devote our knowledge, skills and resources toward securing a great result every time. You do not need to navigate complicated negotiations on your own. Together, we can achieve success. Contact us today at 318-222-2772 to schedule your free consultation.

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