Aggressive Driving
Aggressive Driving
Miller, Christopher S.
12/16/2007
Engl112
Marie Larcara
Aggressive driving is an ongoing problem on our roadways that is completely unnecessary and preventable. There are many causes, dangers, and solutions. We can stop this growing epidemic before it rages out of control by gaining our composure, realizing the problem and implementing corrective action.
Everyday we deal with agitated individuals on our roadways. Every time we get behind the wheel of our vehicle, whether it is a short or long trip, we run the risk of aggressive confrontation. A vehicle empowers an individual as it carries him or her from point A to point B. Adding a little bit of work or family frustration to an already stressed or tired individual, can and most likely will lead to aggression. Drivers see their vehicle as part of their personal space that should not be invaded.
Aggressive driving can be anything that causes danger, disrespect, damage, or threatens another driver’s space or property. There are multiple causes that are related to road rage and aggressive driving. According to the U.S. House of Representatives “Inattentive driving is the leading cause of road rage” (2007, November 20). Passengers and cellular phones lead the way when it comes to driver distraction. Drivers engaged in conversation forget about proper driver responsibility. According to an article from the National Motorist Association “It doesn't matter that the driver is distracted by a conversation with another vehicle passenger, tuning the radio, eating a snack, or talking on a cell phone. If the level of distraction reaches a point that the driver is no longer able to safely and responsibly drive his or her car they are guilty of inattentive driving” (2007).
Discourteous driving behaviors also affect aggression among drivers. Illegal or improper lane changes or turns, failure to stop or yield right of way, alternating speeds, and hand gestures all can
Miller, Christopher S.
12/16/2007
Engl112
Marie Larcara
Aggressive driving is an ongoing problem on our roadways that is completely unnecessary and preventable. There are many causes, dangers, and solutions. We can stop this growing epidemic before it rages out of control by gaining our composure, realizing the problem and implementing corrective action.
Everyday we deal with agitated individuals on our roadways. Every time we get behind the wheel of our vehicle, whether it is a short or long trip, we run the risk of aggressive confrontation. A vehicle empowers an individual as it carries him or her from point A to point B. Adding a little bit of work or family frustration to an already stressed or tired individual, can and most likely will lead to aggression. Drivers see their vehicle as part of their personal space that should not be invaded.
Aggressive driving can be anything that causes danger, disrespect, damage, or threatens another driver’s space or property. There are multiple causes that are related to road rage and aggressive driving. According to the U.S. House of Representatives “Inattentive driving is the leading cause of road rage” (2007, November 20). Passengers and cellular phones lead the way when it comes to driver distraction. Drivers engaged in conversation forget about proper driver responsibility. According to an article from the National Motorist Association “It doesn't matter that the driver is distracted by a conversation with another vehicle passenger, tuning the radio, eating a snack, or talking on a cell phone. If the level of distraction reaches a point that the driver is no longer able to safely and responsibly drive his or her car they are guilty of inattentive driving” (2007).
Discourteous driving behaviors also affect aggression among drivers. Illegal or improper lane changes or turns, failure to stop or yield right of way, alternating speeds, and hand gestures all can