Most of us know it when we see it, but National Highway Traffic Saftey Admininstration (NHTSA),
defines aggressive driving as occurring when "an individual commits a
combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or
property". Drivers who engage in aggressive driving tend to let their
stress or frustration out on the other motorists. In 2009 the AAA Foundation
for Traffic Safety reported that, “[a] total of 119,475 people were killed in
crashes involving potentially-aggressive actions".
119,000 people died from road rage in 2009? Wow, those
numbers are staggering!
Today I was on my way home from the store and this
car flew by me, cut me off and almost swerved into the side walk. All in a
matter of seconds I noticed that the driver was using the cell phone while committing
this heinous act of careless driving. I felt a bit of rage stir inside me, took
a breath and let it go, so I can keep my driving ‘safe’ to the other commuters
around me.
Road rage can be a common factor for almost every person
driving, had I been in the wrong state of mind, I probably would of chased them
down and shook my fist at them with the “your my number one fan” gesture on my
finger. ;)
So here are my words of wisdom to my fellow drivers
out there: Remember that we are powerless over the actions of others but we
have complete power of our own actions while driving.
I don’t always drive a car, but when I do I drive
safe my friends!
People should cautious and drive safe. They need to be aware of the dangers they can cause driving and talking on the phone, texting, or even drunk. I agree with you completely we do have the power of our own actions. Good post (:
ReplyDeleteI also sometimes get really angry at people who drive carelessly nearby. But I try and control my anger so I can be a safe driver like what you also did. People really need to be careful when driving because it's really dangerous to drive recklessly!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. I have also seen so many people recklessly driving and trying to cause conflicts with other drivers for no reason. In my opinion there should be so many more police stopping people for reckless and aggressive driving because I have never seen something being done about it, when on the other hand, I have seen many aggressive drivers almost causing many and big accidents.
ReplyDeleteRachel--Your new entries are good. You have some good information and topics presented. You have some thoughtful discussion. Keep working on developing your points and ideas further. Good visual appeal.
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