Aggressive driving is a major concern and a real threat to the safety of all road users according to the SAPS.<\/p>\n
Any unsafe driving behaviour, performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety, can constitute aggressive driving.<\/p>
In extreme cases, this may escalate to road rage, which is a violent criminal act involving the intention to cause physical harm.<\/p>\n
Here are a few tips on how to deal with aggressive drivers and helpful hints on how to reduce your own stress while driving:<\/p>
\u2022 Protect yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are dealing with an aggressive driver, make sure your car\u2019s doors are locked.<\/p>\n If you are stopped in the traffic, leave enough room to pull out from behind the car you are following.<\/p>\n If an aggressive driver confronts you, call 10111 or drive to the nearest police station.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not take it personally<\/strong><\/p>\n Be polite and courteous, even if the other driver is not.<\/p>\n Avoid any conflict, if possible.<\/p>\n If another driver challenges you, take a deep breath and move out of the way.<\/p>\n Never underestimate the other driver’s capacity for causing harm.<\/p>\n ALSO READ:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Save for emergencies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Reduce your own stress<\/strong><\/p>\n Understand that you cannot control the traffic, only your reaction to it.<\/p>\n In the end, you may find that personal frustration, anger and impatience are the real danger zones on the highway.<\/p>\n \u2022 Be a courteous driver<\/strong><\/p>\n Set a good example, which can help make our roads safer.<\/p>\n Control your anger.<\/p>\n Avoid making eye contact with an aggressive driver.<\/p>\n Do not make obscene gestures.<\/p>\n Do not tailgate.<\/p>\n Use your horn sparingly, even a polite honk can be misinterpreted.<\/p>\n Do not block a passing vehicle.<\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nTime to give a hoot about owls<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n