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Road rage is a serious problem in the United States. Emotionally ill-equipped drivers hit the road, can’t handle the slightest provocation, and become a threat to safety. Still, there are a handful of mistakes you can avoid to better your chances of staying safe in a road rage situation. 

Motorists sometimes make these dangerous mistakes when dealing with potentially hazardous cases of road rage

Road rage is a phenomenon wherein a driver loses control of their emotions and good sense to engage in dangerous driving behaviors or even violence. However, you can avoid making these mistakes to protect yourself from angry drivers. 

  • Remain calm and don’t engage an angry, potentially dangerous driver
  • Any time you’re dealing with a potentially dangerous driver, notify the authorities
  • Don’t become so distracted by a road rager that you neglect other obstacles and motorists
  • Avoid driving home while being followed
  • If cornered or blocked, don’t get out of your car

It may seem self-explanatory, but you should remain calm and avoid engaging an agitated driver. What’s more, if you observe any seriously dangerous driving behaviors, you should notify the authorities. Consider calling 911 with an accurate description of the vehicle in question. 

On the other hand, as you keep an eye on a potentially dangerous motorist, don’t forget to remain attentive to your surroundings. Road rage or not, adding a fender bender to the emergency helps no one. 

Furthermore, if you suspect that an angry driver is following you home, avoid pulling into your driveway or parking spot. For starters, doing so discloses where you live to a potentially violent person. Furthermore, pulling into a spot with no other access could allow a malicious motorist to block you in.

Finally, if an angry driver corners you or blocks your progress, don’t get out of your car. You’re much more vulnerable to a violent individual on foot than you are within your vehicle. Instead, continuously look for a way around or away from an imposing vehicle. After all, if you called the authorities at the first signs of violent behavior, police officers may be actively seeking the road rager’s vehicle based on the description.

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Erik Sherman

Erik Sherman joined the MotorBiscuit team as an Autos Writer in 2022. An admitted petrolhead and an avid motorcyclist, Erik has owned everything from classic cars to motorcycles to modern driver’s cars. Erik also has extensive experience with military and emergency vehicles, ranging from ambulances and fire engines to MRAPs and M-ATVs. Erik is an eager car and motorcycle reviewer with experience covering everything from sports cars to pontoon boats and jet skis.

Erik holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations (IRG) from the University of Texas at Austin and has studied Chinese, Energy, and European Politics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Erik’s background is unorthodox; he is a United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat veteran, water survival practitioner, and a former firefighter/EMT. Additionally, Erik is a regular volunteer and former instructor with the American Red Cross (ARC).