What do you understand by Road Rage?What do you understand by Road Rage?
• Road rage is a term that describes violent behavior on road.
• It can also be described as an extremely aggressive way of driving that is likely to cause accidents or incidence on road.
Does this look familiar?Does this look familiar?
Its not men alone who show Road Rage..Its not men alone who show Road Rage..
On a serious note……On a serious note……
"Building good roads and driving modern cars is not the end-all and be-all of progress. Road manners and adherence to traffic discipline are equally important”.
“We must ask ourselves - Why can't we be more polite to each other, more caring and respectful of each other”.
“We Indians behave with great courtesy at home and with our family and friends. But when we go out we leave these good manners. On the road, we lose control of our good senses. Why should this be so".
"Building good roads and driving modern cars is not the end-all and be-all of progress. Road manners and adherence to traffic discipline are equally important”.
“We must ask ourselves - Why can't we be more polite to each other, more caring and respectful of each other”.
“We Indians behave with great courtesy at home and with our family and friends. But when we go out we leave these good manners. On the road, we lose control of our good senses. Why should this be so".
Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh
Times of India (25-06-2006)
Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh
Times of India (25-06-2006)
What Causes Road Rage?What Causes Road Rage?
Several factors lead to road rage.
• Carelessness
- Careless drivers often make mistakes that could upset someone.
• Recklessness
- Reckless drivers feel that they can get away with anything without being caught.
• Temper
- More than 80% of drivers are angry while driving.
- They lose their sense of judgment & values
Several factors lead to road rage.
• Carelessness
- Careless drivers often make mistakes that could upset someone.
• Recklessness
- Reckless drivers feel that they can get away with anything without being caught.
• Temper
- More than 80% of drivers are angry while driving.
- They lose their sense of judgment & values
Forms of Road RageForms of Road Rage
• Aggressive acceleration
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Excessive honking
• Flashing lights excessively
• Making rude gestures
• Shouting verbal abuse
• Hitting another person
• Throwing objects outside the vehicle
• Tailgating
• Aggressive acceleration
• Weaving in and out of traffic
• Excessive honking
• Flashing lights excessively
• Making rude gestures
• Shouting verbal abuse
• Hitting another person
• Throwing objects outside the vehicle
• Tailgating
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Be Courteous
How To Avoid Road Rage
While not all drivers will be as
courteous, your efforts will go a
long way in protecting yourself.
Do not Tailgate
Tailgating makes the driver in front
nervous and gives one less time to
react if the vehicle in front slows
down or brakes suddenly.
The correct behavior – Keep a
safe following distance. Do not
harass the vehicle in front by
tailgating.
Road hogs hold up traffic and frustrates other motorists !
• Don’t be distracted by what is happening on the other side of the road. Pay attention to the road ahead.
• Always give way by keeping to the left unless overtaking, especially on expressways.
Do not Road Hog
Raise your hand to apologise
when you make a mistake.
If the other party apologises,
show your acceptance by
acknowledging his/her gesture.
Forgive and Forget
Never lose your “COOL” on the road.
Avoid provocative gesture and
language when others cause
you inconvenience. Avoid direct
confrontation.
Plan your journey and leave early to avoid rushing.
Be Patient
• Horn to warn others of the
danger ahead.
• Honking unnecessarily may
alarm or anger other road
users into making
unpredictable moves which
may lead to accidents.
Honk only when required
Lets Quickly Summarise!
1) Don’t Tailgate
2) Don’t Road Hog
3) Apologise and Forgive
4) Be Patient
5) Horn only when Required
6) Don’t Jump Queue
7) Signal Early