Aggressive driving
Aggressive drivers -
people who run red lights, drive too fast, tailgate, and turn everyday
driving into a competition - are
responsible for the majority of crashes in British Columbia.
In strictly financial terms, speeding and aggressive
driving costs ICBC policyholders an estimated $550 million per year.
Don't be an aggressive driver
Whether you're doing the daily commute, seeing
the sights on a vacation trip, or just running to the neighbourhood
grocery for a jug of milk, here are ways to keep calm on the road:
- Be realistic about your travel time. Allow time for possible
delays because of traffic, construction or bad weather.
- If you're going to be later than you expected -
deal with it. Take a deep breath and accept the delay. Like they
say, better to arrive late than to not arrive at all.
- Set a good example, to other drivers and to the other people
in your vehicle. This is especially important if some of your
passengers are children who will learn their attitude towards
driving from you.
- Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt. They might be from
out of town, in a hurry, or distracted by things that have nothing
to do with you.
- Slow down and keep your distance.
Protect yourself from aggressive drivers
Getting involved with an aggressive driver isn't
worth the risk. Remember, logic doesn't always prevail! For your
own safety:
- If another driver is too close, safely move out of the way and
let the vehicle pass.
- Don't react to gestures and don't return them (tempting as it
may be!).
- Avoid eye contact.
