WORST ROAD RAGE -What is the worst road rage incident you've had or witnessed?

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Aggressive driving can take many forms, like tailgating, weaving and speeding. It happens a lot: One survey found that nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger or aggression behind the wheel at least once over the course of the prior year. The consequences can be serious: Aggressive driving played a role in 56 percent of fatal crashes over a five-year period, according to one analysis.

Here’s what to know about road rage, including tips on staying calm and what to do when confronted with an aggressive driver.
Here are some common factors that often contribute to road rage incidents or aggressive driving behavior.

Traffic delays
Heavy traffic, sitting at stoplights, looking for a parking space or even waiting for passengers can increase a driver’s anger level.
Running late
Running behind for a meeting or appointment can cause drivers to be impatient.
Anonymity
If drivers feel that they probably won’t see other drivers again, they may feel more comfortable engaging in risky driving behaviors like tailgating, cutting people off, excessive honking or making rude gestures.
Disregard for others and the law
Some drivers may think the rules don’t apply to them.
Habitual or learned behavior
For some drivers, aggressive driving may be the norm.
Most Common Forms Of Road Rage
Tailgating
Yelling
Honking in anger
Making angry gestures
Trying to block another vehicle from changing lanes
Cutting off another vehicle on purpose
Getting out of the vehicle to confront another driver
Bumping or ramming another vehicle on purpose
How to Avoid Road Rage
Make sure you have the right car insurance policy to protect yourself from aggressive drivers or if you find yourself the victim of a road rage incident.
Before You Get Behind The Wheel
Don’t rush. Give yourself time to get where you’re going; you’re less likely to become impatient and take unnecessary risks.
Cool off. If you’re upset, take time to calm down.
What To Remember When Driving
Give other drivers a break. If someone is driving slowly, keep in mind they might be lost.
Use hand gestures wisely. Keep gestures positive—say, waving to a driver who lets you in when merging.
Don’t tailgate. Always keep a safe distance from the car in front, no matter how slowly they might be driving.
Lay off the horn. Honking out of frustration won’t solve any problems; it will just increase the stress level for everyone on the road.
Don’t stop to confront another driver. Stopping could lead to a dangerous situation for everyone.
If Another Driver Acts Aggressively
Stay away. Safely change lanes, gradually slow down or even exit the highway to keep a safe distance from the aggressive driver.
Don’t reciprocate. Ignore the temptation to respond to the other driver; it could cause the situation to escalate. Don’t make eye contact.
Don’t stop. Stopping could lead to a person-to-person confrontation, which could be dangerous.
Watch your back. If you’re worried that the other driver is following you, keep your doors locked and drive to the nearest police station

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