How to Avoid Becoming a Road Rage Victim - By: Fabiola Castillo

Road rage and aggressive driving are on the rise. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA), it is one of the top concerns for many drivers today.

Obey traffic laws and all federally mandated posted speed limit signs.

If you are a slower driver, keep to the right side of the road.

If you notice an individual driving in an unsafe manner and have your cell phone with you, do not hesitate to call 911, and give them a description of the car such as the color, make, model, and most importantly, license plate number.

Be on the lookout for other drivers' mistakes and expect the unexpected.

Do not make eye contact with a furious driver.

Do not confront an agitated motorist.

If you are cut off by another driver, do not make any hand gestures; i.e. the "bird," or middle finger.

If you are being followed by another driver who appears to be enraged, do not weave in and out of traffic. You will put yourself and those around you at risk of harm.

If you are being followed, drive with the flow of traffic. If you have a cell phone, call 911. Go to a place where you feel safe.

If you must pull over, try to go to a well-lit location where there are other people. There you will have witnesses in case the other driver wants to punch your lights out.

If you pull over in an isolated area with no way out, have your pepper spray or stun gun ready. He may be out for blood. Let him come to you. DO NOT GO OUT TO HIM. Spray or stun the other person right away when he gets close to you to neutralize the threat. At least in criminal court, you can testify that he pursued you and wanted to engage you in a confrontation (thus making it a crime on his part). At least you can say you were defending yourself. If you GO OUT TO HIM, then criminal charges may fall on you instead of him.

This last tip is definitely not recommended and should only be used when all of the other tips have failed.

Following these safety tips could mean the difference between life and death, or your safety and severe injury. Remember the safety of you and those with you in your vehicle should be the utmost concern. If the other driver wants to engage you in a confrontation, do whatever is necessary to avoid face-to-face contact.

About the Author

Fabiola Castillo is an online marketer for the website NinjaCOPS.com. This virtual store specializes in personal defense products where you can buy pepper spray, kubaton keychains, wireless hidden cameras, nunchaku technique videos, Taser stun guns, expandable steel batons, and many other home security products.

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