By: Libby Cook, Marketing Intern @ Brighton Ford
We all have experienced stressful driving situations where we became aggressive or had experience with an aggressive driver around us. Road rage is an extension of aggressive driving, and everyone is susceptible to experiencing road rage. Driving in a stressful and anxious situation can cause potential bursts of road rage. Here at Brighton Ford, we want to share the five best tips to avoid road rage for you to have an enjoyable and safe driving experience.
1. Leave Early to Go to Places
We are more prone to experience stress when we are late to where we need to be. When stressed while driving can lead to aggressive driving and road rage. Allowing yourself enough time to drive to your destination means you’re less likely to be stressed or anxious while driving.
2. Get Enough Sleep
Not having a good night’s rest can contribute to irritability and anger while driving. Lack of sleep makes you more susceptible to road rage and creates a dangerous environment to drive in. Be sure to get enough sleep the night before to ensure a better driving experience for the next day.
3. Create a Relaxing and Stress-free Environment in the Car
Listening to upbeat and soothing music can help avoid aggression or triggering thoughts while driving. Creating a relaxing atmosphere will prompt driving safer and calmer.
4. Be Aware of Your Driving Habits and Triggers
Pay attention to your driving habits and triggers that make you more susceptible to road rage, whether driving conditions or issues outside the car that filter into your mood. Recognizing them can help reduce their likeliness and approach the situations more positively.
5. Remember road-sharing mentality and safe driving habits.
When stuck in traffic or driving in general, remember that everyone has to get somewhere and is waiting to get there too. Keep in mind best driving practices like maintaining your distance between you and other cars, anticipating mistakes to be made, and upholding behaviors that keep conditions safe. Remember, the cost is not worth creating dangerous driving conditions.
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