Road Rage Is Rising In Illinois And It’s Time To Talk About It

It's easy to get mad at other drivers when they pull a maneuver that makes you angry, but the best thing is to remain calm because you don't want someone freaking out, because that can get dangerous.

Illinois State Police Shares Ways To Avoid Road Rage

Driving can be one of the most frustrating things you do every day. Distracted drivers are so darn annoying. Get your cellphone out of your hand and watch the road. GPS is handy, but people will pull the dumbest moves so they don't miss a turn.

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Road rage is a very dangerous problem. It's so scary because people get killed because of it. I need to do a better job myself of keeping calm. My main rule is if you make me slam on my brakes, I'm honking my horn. That really can piss some people off.

According to the Illinois State Police...

We all know there are tons of stressors in the world.

 

 

Be careful not to bring that stress with you behind the wheel.

 

 

They can lead to road rage, and road rage can lead to a crash or even expressway violence.

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Ways To Avoid Road Rage In Illinois...

• Don't anger the other drivers

• Avoid cutting off vehicles

• Stay out of the left lane

• Never ride someone's tail

• Absolutely no middle finger

• Stay away from engaging

• Eyes on the road, not the other person

• Get away from the other car

• Check yourself and your attitude

• No one wins

• Taking risks isn't worth it