How should you handle road rage incidents?

Staying calm and avoiding confrontation is the most effective strategy when dealing with road rage incidents. Engaging with an aggressive driver can escalate the situation, creating a potentially dangerous environment for yourself and others on the road. By keeping your composure, you can diffuse your own anger and not contribute to the intensity of the situation.

Remaining calm allows you to think clearly and make rational decisions, such as avoiding eye contact, not responding to aggressive gestures, and safely changing lanes or exiting the situation if necessary. This approach not only prioritizes your safety but also contributes to a more peaceful driving experience for everyone.

The other responses can lead to increased hostility on the road. Confronting another driver may provoke further aggression, driving away aggressively could put you in a hazardous position, and honking the horn in anger might escalate tension, making the situation worse.