1. Know the warning signs. Keep yourself and others safe by recognizing aggressive driving characteristics in other drivers. Aggressive drivers typically use excessive speed, frequently or unsafely change lanes, fail to use proper signals, tailgate, fail to yield to the right of way, and / or disregard traffic controls. Knowing these warning signs will help determine potentially aggressive drivers.
2. Know what to do if you encounter an aggressive driver. If you notice the warning signs mentioned above, authorities recommend that you do the following things to ensure your safety: keep your distance, do not pass unless you have to, change lanes only when it is safe, if you cannot change lanes and an aggressive driver is behind you maintain the proper speed and do not respond with any gestures and remain calm. You may also call 911 to report an aggressive driver.
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According to a recent survey conducted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA), aggressive driving is responsible for more than six million
crashes in the United States each year. To raise awareness of the dangers of aggressive driving,
CURE Auto Insurance offers the following tips to keep all drivers safe on the road. CURE was founded in 1990 by New Jersey Insurance Commissioner James J. Sheeran and award-winning insurance expert, Dr. Lena Chang.
