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sapd Champion Author San Antonio Posts:29,826 Points:865,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2010 2:38:26 PM Ignore sapd Report Abuse What do you suggest is the best way to handle road rage?

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What do you suggest is the best way to handle road rage?

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playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,570 Points:1,546,325 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: May 19, 2013 12:30:04 PM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse Be smarter then they are. For they are mentally feeble.
tamsey Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:111 Points:16,120 Joined:May 2013	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 10:15:27 PM Ignore tamsey Report Abuse I live in the mountains and have learned to avoid wild, unpredictable animals :-)
envoy04 Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:24 Points:10,860 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 8:23:56 PM Ignore envoy04 Report Abuse Get away and remain calm.
smugutu1234 Sophomore Author Tallahassee Posts:226 Points:73,490 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 7:11:19 AM Ignore smugutu1234 Report Abuse Get as far away from them as possible.
appleNY Champion Author Long Island Posts:1,287 Points:128,420 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: May 14, 2013 7:02:17 PM Ignore appleNY Report Abuse Ignore the idiot. There are so many crazy drivers out there. ESP when I'm on the 135 people use the passing lane and they use it as a regular lane doing 60mph. Left lane is for passing. People don't give a s---t here on Long Island. I even seen people throw crap out of there window. I don't say a word though because it's a crazy world out there.
tenasha12 Rookie Author Manitoba Posts:24 Points:16,210 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: May 13, 2013 7:20:28 AM Ignore tenasha12 Report Abuse I have encountered this many times. It is better to give le-way to idiot than ask for confrontation. The idiot driving other vehicle is a loose cannon been there no cell phone could not phone cops, that happened a long time ago
Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,499 Points:916,755 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 10, 2013 9:53:06 AM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse I try to get out of their way so, they don't take it out on me & if they look really dangerous I will call the HPD hotline(777-I think is what it is)& report it.
gassprite Champion Author Toms River Posts:1,087 Points:139,865 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: May 7, 2013 4:22:52 PM Ignore gassprite Report Abuse If it's your's, take a chill pill. Think about your family and how much they would miss you if you did something stupid and got yourself hurt or killed. If it's the other guy, well, they're an F**** a.
lightbulbman2008 Champion Author Worcester Posts:415,354 Points:1,589,585 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 4, 2013 12:24:00 PM Ignore lightbulbman2008 Report Abuse tell the authorities
ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,675 Points:325,885 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 30, 2013 1:15:17 PM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse its tempting to respond negatively but best to try to get away from them.
ThomasBuick01 Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:11 Points:14,210 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 11:30:55 AM Ignore ThomasBuick01 Report Abuse I would say always leave earlier to get to your destination on time so that you won't feel as much need to rush
smugutu1234 Sophomore Author Tallahassee Posts:226 Points:73,490 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Apr 25, 2013 7:36:27 AM Ignore smugutu1234 Report Abuse Get away from them as soon as possible.
TRAIMICHELLE Rookie Author St. Louis Posts:64 Points:21,910 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Apr 17, 2013 10:33:37 AM Ignore TRAIMICHELLE Report Abuse Try not to catch it!
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,254 Points:538,215 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 12:23:54 PM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse Very smart, Julassa. Regarding tailgaters: Gradually slow down a bit, not to antagonize the person riding your rear bumper, but to (1) Increase your stopping/slowing distance between you and the car in front of you. If HE hits the brakes, you don't want to have to slam on yours and create a multiple chain-reaction accident. (2) Give the tailgater any chance to pass you. He'll be happy, and you can keep an eye on what he's doing. With luck, you'll see him pulled over by a cop somewhere up ahead!
Ada10 Rookie Author New Jersey Posts:2 Points:480 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2013 3:33:21 AM Ignore Ada10 Report Abuse Move out of the way and play your music, ignore, ignore, ignore.
Julassa Veteran Author Akron Posts:338 Points:110,195 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Apr 7, 2013 11:17:07 AM Ignore Julassa Report Abuse I hate it the most when you have a car in front of you and a car in the lane next to you, but the person behind you is riding your tail and honking. What exactly does this person behind me expect me to do? I even had one woman follow me off of the exit to the Walmart parking lot and sit behind my parking space screaming in her car and blaring her horn. I just locked the door, picked up my cell phone, looked out my window at her while pointing at the phone and mouthed "calling the police" at her. She pulled away after that. Sheesh, that was actually pretty scary!
rdawn27 Rookie Author Alabama Posts:13 Points:98,650 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Apr 6, 2013 10:15:50 PM Ignore rdawn27 Report Abuse I think driving in the left lane adds to the stress. Many people drive for miles in the left lane. But I've only seen the "slow traffic keep right" sign once during my 130+ daily commute. If you are one of those people, try moving over. Ultimately you are responsible for you.
Jayburt All-Star Author Toledo Posts:529 Points:131,890 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 6:32:36 PM Ignore Jayburt Report Abuse Drive good yourself and let them be idiots..if they make it dangerous for you pull in at the 1st secure place you can,and report them.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,067 Points:802,245 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Apr 5, 2013 7:56:38 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Ignoring them is the best thing to do.
1stupedaso Sophomore Author Kentucky Posts:200 Points:71,530 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Apr 2, 2013 6:34:26 AM Ignore 1stupedaso Report Abuse do not get mad, get even
MiataPrincess All-Star Author Des Moines Posts:624 Points:101,800 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 14, 2013 2:18:32 PM Ignore MiataPrincess Report Abuse Smile and wave as they drive past you
loboWA Rookie Author Seattle Posts:25 Points:10,635 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 12, 2013 7:51:18 AM Ignore loboWA Report Abuse laugh at them and point as they go around you. lol, just kidding. ignoring them is the best thing to do.
gascomber Veteran Author Durham Posts:269 Points:53,955 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 7, 2013 11:11:09 AM Ignore gascomber Report Abuse It depends on the situation. Just use common sense and respond in the same manner you would if it were a conflict outside of the vehicle.
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,836 Points:504,560 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 5, 2013 11:10:58 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Somefatkid has the right idea. Exercise is not only good for the body its great for the mind.
Somefatkid Veteran Author Alberta Posts:475 Points:128,295 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 11:34:07 AM Ignore Somefatkid Report Abuse I drive for a living and found it helps to have a physical release at the end of the day. Work out at the gym or take the dog for a walk.
enshaw All-Star Author Maryland Posts:797 Points:458,130 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 8:04:58 AM Ignore enshaw Report Abuse don't drive, its crazy out there!
laguna73 Rookie Author Quebec Posts:7 Points:27,520 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2011 5:08:34 PM Ignore laguna73 Report Abuse Defensive driving & staying alert at all times,kept me out of trouble so far over many years.
claurenm Rookie Author Austin Posts:12 Points:171,920 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 22, 2011 12:20:41 PM Ignore claurenm Report Abuse Ignore it and smile!
redjamwizard Champion Author British Columbia Posts:1,111 Points:202,140 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2011 8:59:59 PM Ignore redjamwizard Report Abuse Close the window before you do your yelling at them, saves a whole lot of hassels
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,695 Points:757,010 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 15, 2011 6:24:26 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse My Dad always said common courtesy and defensive driving, watching out for the other driver will help you avoid accidents. But if I see a road rage driver, either in front of me or tail-gating me, I will change lanes to get out of their path, if possible. Or, if they are really driving recklessly and posing a danger to me or another driver in their path -- I will call 911 immediately! Why wait for a deadly accident to happen? There are laws against reckless driving.
Power2GetWealth Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:6 Points:375 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 8, 2011 10:14:03 AM Ignore Power2GetWealth Report Abuse For me it depends on how bad the incident is. Most times i do ignore it, but if I deem it a serious risk I have no problem getting a tag #, & calling TPD, the county boys or FSU police (while on my blue tooth). People need to be held accountable sometimes for their craziness. And hopefully without taking the life or livelihood of anybody in the process.
1madashell Veteran Author Wisconsin Posts:368 Points:1,644,425 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 7, 2011 10:05:54 PM Ignore 1madashell Report Abuse No sense lowering your intelligence level to theirs.
ClydeT Champion Author Kansas City Posts:5,369 Points:361,960 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2011 11:54:06 PM Ignore ClydeT Report Abuse Avoid any confrontation. Call 911. Stay alert and try to be calm.
Obstinado Rookie Author Toronto Posts:9 Points:12,155 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Mar 3, 2011 5:07:17 PM Ignore Obstinado Report Abuse Simple... avoid eye contact and DO NOT retaliate.
queenpictoria Rookie Author Ventura Posts:77 Points:12,590 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2011 5:03:14 PM Ignore queenpictoria Report Abuse I may be considered a religious person but that is not true. Prayer is not a superstitious act. It is serious life and death on the road when people get angry. Anger is contagious too. Anger is a form of insanity. I don't like to give advice. I usually don't take advice. But I can tell you that what I do is pray. I pray to God, because I can get in a real fit when someone cuts me off. I get almost homicidal. I really don't think about hurting people. I actually find I become fearful when someone almost plows into me, and it is a defensive reaction. It is harder when they snear as they drive by within two feet of my car at 65 or even 95 MPH. I don't like big trucks sticking their back-sides into my face. So what am I gonna do? They are unconscious of the fact that their own driving could kill them. It happened numerous times in SFV both on and off the freeway. One sucker almost killed me in Duarte. I was left in a pile of smoke from cranking my steering wheel. I wanted to go after that big SUV, but it was a good thing they were gone and I could not find them. I really do not want those people in my life, and if I have a reaction and pursue them, I do not know what will happen... They'll be in my life far more than would be good for me. They really ought to go out and buy themselves some coffins. They may need them. Have a good day. [Edited by: queenpictoria at 3/1/2011 5:08:09 PM EST]
LisaAnn81 All-Star Author Washington Posts:698 Points:153,480 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2011 1:26:05 PM Ignore LisaAnn81 Report Abuse A few months ago I was driving to work when all of a sudden I heard from behind me someone beeping their horn. I look in my rear view mirror and I see this woman driving a mini van tell me I was #1! She was in such a rush to get around me to sit and wait for the red light in the left turning lane. When I drove by her all I could do was smile! Hey, at least someone thinks I'm #1! :)
katexas Sophomore Author Baton Rouge Posts:104 Points:332,160 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2011 11:45:03 AM Ignore katexas Report Abuse Try to swallow all pride and just let them go around...
Inscrutable Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,701 Points:229,690 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2011 10:59:14 AM Ignore Inscrutable Report Abuse Last Friday morning a guy in a big white Cadillac was racing between vehicles, tailgating and swerving back and forth and not getting anywhere fast. It had snowed the night before and a mile later I watched him lose control of his vehicle and go sideways over a curb and into a big traffic light pole. He smacked the pole good at about 50 mph (traffic was going about 30-35 mph). I slowly drove by his vehicle and saw he was on his cell phone; either calling for help or cancelling his meetings for the day. All I could do was smile and think to myself that he got what he deserved.
bdlewis Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,384 Points:382,905 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2011 6:40:02 PM Ignore bdlewis Report Abuse Try to safely get out of there sites
lkg4adeal All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:848 Points:172,290 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 24, 2011 7:19:01 AM Ignore lkg4adeal Report Abuse I have not personally been a part of a road rage incident, nor, do I get that angry at other drivers. I know I am not perfect, so, that means that others aren't either. And usually, if I get behind a pokey driver, it only means a few minute delay. If I haven't planned an important trip with some padding, then, bad on me. Not to say I don't get angry but, more irritated. For instance, an older person cut me off and almost hit me. I got the finger wave, and it wasn't even my problem. So, I didn't get angry - just let it go. Age has a way of mellowing you.
Inscrutable Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,701 Points:229,690 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2011 12:22:18 PM Ignore Inscrutable Report Abuse Terminate.
b533 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:9 Points:56,080 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2011 3:25:40 PM Ignore b533 Report Abuse Have a passenger call 911!
Let2011 Sophomore Author Vancouver Posts:172 Points:28,170 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 14, 2011 12:44:50 AM Ignore Let2011 Report Abuse Ignore
sapd Champion Author San Antonio Posts:29,826 Points:865,635 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2011 9:53:55 AM Ignore sapd Report Abuse Allow the fools the space they need to wrap themselves around a tree. Ignore and let him or her pass you if it's an option. Sadly, many times a driver will do nothing and still become the victim.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,734 Points:1,035,660 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 4, 2011 12:02:30 AM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse Hang up your cell phone and stop doing stupid, reckless things that trigger it in other drivers.
JannyMaha Rookie Author Knoxville Posts:5 Points:1,280 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 29, 2010 11:45:04 AM Ignore JannyMaha Report Abuse I tap-tap-tap on the steering wheel with my fingernails when I'm getting over excited. I try to remember that when I reach that point I need to turn off the stereo, ask everyone to hush, and slow down the vehicle until I calm down. If I'm digging my fingernails into the steering wheel it might be too late. The words OMG!, Idiot, DumbF, Ahol, and, "I don't know who the heck told me I needed to drive today." Usually fill up the car atmosphere. I don't believe I've witnessed anyone else with road rage. Although, since I usually look at the cars and not the driver I would probably miss the show anyway.
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,841 Points:962,170 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 24, 2010 3:27:00 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse Get away from them safely
sarinaamira Rookie Author Quebec Posts:6 Points:1,000 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2010 9:14:32 PM Ignore sarinaamira Report Abuse I think I get road rage because some people around here do such stupid things while driving that I sometimes have to honk the horn at them and sometimes, most often, end up yelling at them (despite knowing they can't hear me). lol
Darkrin Sophomore Author Texas Posts:139 Points:67,430 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 22, 2010 10:38:06 AM Ignore Darkrin Report Abuse depending what went down I usually try to ignore it and go about my business and hope that the cops will get them later. though if said person tries to run me off the road for no reason like recently I took cell picture of there lic. plate and considered calling it in but I did not.
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,841 Points:962,170 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 19, 2010 6:45:26 AM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse Run