How To Deal With Road Rage

The best way to deal with someone else's road rage is to ignore it. If you were clearly at fault you could show an apologetic face and if possible indicate you are sorry. If you were not at fault do not do these things:

1. Flip someone off.

2. Scream at someone.

3. Swerve in the direction of the other vehicle.

4. Tail gate or follow the other car.

If you have other passengers in your vehicle - for example your children or grandchildren, think about them before you create or react to road rage. They are just innocent children and should not be put at any risk whatsoever because two or more adults are overreacting to a vehicle incident.

If you are involved in a minor car accident and the other driver is acting erratic you should consider calling the police and getting back in your car. However, even both of these actions can be risky and set the other driver or their passengers off even more. Use good judgement and follow their cues as long as they are no physically attacking you are threatening to attack you.

If someone cuts you off, rides your bumper, flips you off, screams at you the best thing is to keep driving normally and do not verbally or physically react to them. Try to continue to drive and extract yourself rom the situation, even if it means taking an exit that is not yours. If the vehicle continues to follow you the question becomes were they going to take that exit to or could they be following you. If you feel they are following you call 911 and if you are driving in an unfamiliar area be sure not to corner yourself in a dead-end or ally. Stay in populated areas if possible. If you see a police or fire station navigate to these structures. Do not exit your car if it seems risky.

Road rage is dangerous. Be careful and keep your eye on the real prize: your safety and the safety of your passengers, and your life, which is far more important than overreacting to another driver's behavior.

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