Aggressive Driving

Which is an example of aggressive driving?

(hint: all are)

  • Approaching so fast that the driver of another car that's stopped, feels threatened
  • Closing the gap to prevent another car from coming into your lane
  • Cruising in the passing lane, refusing to move over as soon as you can
  • Drive while drowsy enough to have droopy eyes
  • Driving with an alcohol level above the legal limit
  • Getting to a traffic light and stopping too close behind another car
  • Going over the speed limit in a school zone or neighborhood
  • Going through a red light
  • Intentionally blocking an exit or intersection, when you could have stopped sooner
  • Making an obscene gesture at another road user
  • Making a turn without signaling
  • Not making a full stop at a stop sign
  • Speeding up to make it through a yellow light
  • Switching a lane without signaling first
  • Tailgating a car to pressure the driver to go faster or move over
  • Tailgating a car to punish the driver for something
  • Using a hand held devices such as cell phones, palm pilots or other Internet link-ups while driving