We all know, there doesn’t have to be a full moon in the sky to bring out the maniacs on the road.  We are living in a society on the edge.  People are always in a rush, traffic congestion is getting worse and good old fashioned courtesy is almost dead.  All these factors contribute to stressed out drivers and potentially dangerous road rage incidents on the road. 

So what can we do? Well, the only behaviour we can control is our own.  We need to practice patience and remember that everyone makes mistakes on the road at some time. No one deserves to die because they didn’t indicate or cut in front of someone in traffic.  If the mistake doesn’t cause any harm, forgive and forget. Don’t appoint yourself the one to teach that driver a lesson – that’s a job for the police.

If it’s you who has made a mistake, gesture to show you are sorry.  Even if it appears no one else on the road is using manners, set an example to others, especially if you are a parent with children in the car.

If you are confronted with an enraged driver:

• Lock your doors and wind up windows
• Do not respond as this may antagonise and make the situation worse
• Avoid making eye contact
• Allow them to pass you and hopefully they will leave you alone

However, if you are being followed and feel threatened drive to the nearest police station or call the police on your mobile phone.