How to Protect Yourself from Road Rage
- Don’t make eye contact to avoid making a personal connection with the driver
- Follow the rules of the road
- Make a few turns to get away from the driver
- Stay in a well-lit area
- Don’t go straight home, the driver may follow you.
And for your own personal use, if you feel yourself getting angry or upset while driving here are some things you can try to do to calm down:
Count to ten
- Take a few deep breaths
- Try listening to relaxing music on the radio
“You have family, you have friends, you have a job, someone else might be in the car with you,” says Pierce. “Is it worth getting harmed? Is it worth harming someone else?”
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