Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 November 2004 — Page 2
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2004
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By Wanda Ball-Brown and Rick Smith Stata Farm* ayanta Does it seem to you that the highway is a much more hostile place than it used to be? Do you notice a lot of rude drivers tailgating you, cutting you off, blocking you when you want to pass, weaving from lane to lane to beat the flow of traffic, maybe even making unfriendly gestures? If so, you’re not alone. “Aggressive driving” has become one of America’s most talked-about traffic safety issues. On occasion it may lead to “road rage”—use of violence to settle a dispute related to driving. Experts agree that a major reason
for today’s aggressive driving is traffic congestion. Construction of new roads and widening of existing ones has lagged far behind the ever-increasing number of cars on the road. In some metropolitan areas, the concept of “rush hour” is virtually outdated because the roads seem to be packed at all times. Another factor is that many of us lead fast-paced lives and are always in a hurry to get somewhere. This may lead to speeding and aggressive behavior toward motorists we believe are as impeding our progress. In some areas, special law enforcement and public awareness pro-
grams have targeted aggressive driv- * Don’t block a passing lane. Avoid ing. Counseling has been tried with blocking a right-turn lane, some angry drivers, but many people * Signal before switching lanes, seem to regard rude driving as “the • Don’t weave in and out of traffic, other guy’s” problem. * Allow adequate rest for your trip. Here are a few things you can do to Realize that you can’t control trafavoid becoming an aggressive-driv- Ac— only your reaction to it. ing victim or offender: • If you think someone is driving • If someone provokes you, take a dangerously and may be breaking deep breath and resist the urge to the law, consider reporting that retaliate. driver to the authorities. If you have • Don’t tailgate. a cellular phone and can do so safely, • Avoid eye contact with an aggres- call the police. sive driver. * When parking, don’t take up • Don’t make obscene gestures or more than one space. Don’t allow return y° ur door to hit the car parked next those of others. t° yours. • Use your horn sparingly.
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