| Dealing with "Aggressive Drivers" |
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With the summer Approaching , the roadways within the Township of Brick will endure a vast increase of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. A high volume of traffic results in traffic delays. Along with traffic delays comes "Aggressive Drivers." Aggressive Drivers present a serious safety hazard to all other motorists and pedestrians on the road. Here are some safety tips in identifying and dealing with an "Aggressive Driver".
First, who are Aggressive Drivers?
- These high risk drivers climb into the anonymity of an automobile and take out their frustrations on anybody at anytime
- For them, frustration levels are high, and the level of concern for fellow motorists is low.
- They run stop signs and red lights, speed, tailgate, weave in and out of traffic, pass on the right, improper and unsafe lane changes, make hand and facial gestures, scream, honk and flash their lights.They drive at speeds far in excess of the norm which causes them to: follow too closely, change lanes frequently and abrupt without notice (signals), pass on the shoulder or unpaved portions of the roadway, and leer at and/or threaten-verbally or through gestures, motorists who are thoughtless enough to be in front of them.
What to do when encountered by an Aggressive Driver.
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First and foremost make every attempt to get out of their way.
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Put your pride in the backseat. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to hold-your-own in your travel lane.
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Wear your seatbelt. It will hold you in your seat and behind the wheel in case you need to make an abrupt driving maneuver and it will protect you in a crash.
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Avoid eye contact.
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Ignore gestures and refuse to return them
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Report Aggressive Drivers to the appropriate authorities by providing a vehicle description, license plate number, location and if possible, direction of travel.
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If you have a "Cell" phone, and can do it safely, call the police. (732)262-1100 or 9-1-1.
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If an Aggressive Driver is involved in a crash farther down the road, stop a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for police to arrive and report the driving behavior that you witnessed.
Drive Safe........
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