Pop Quiz - Are you an aggressive driver?

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ARE YOU AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER?
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• "Aggressive driving" is a term used to describe a
  range of unsafe behavior by drivers on the road.
  Aggressive driving is usually a combination of
  two or more dangerous driving practices at the
  same time, and drivers cited for aggressive
  driving usually face increased fines and
  reprimands more than normal traffic violations.

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• According to the Governor's Highway Safety
  Association (GHSA), 11 states have passed
  legislation to specifically define aggressive
  driving. While each of those states' exact laws
  differ, they all define aggressive driving as a
  combination of hostile, dangerous, or reckless
  behavior on the road.

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• Q Which of the following traffic violations are
  considered a part of aggressive driving by most
  states with aggressive driving laws?
• Passing on the right
• Speeding
• Intent to annoy another driver
• Tailgating
• Failure to yield
• Failure to signal
• Unnecessary honking

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• A All of the above
• While exact rules vary from state to state, all
  of the previously listed behaviors are generally
  considered a part of aggressive driving. Being
  observed doing a combination of those actions,
  either at the same time or within a certain
  timespan, can lead to a citation for aggressive
  driving. Penalties for an aggressive driving
  citation can include
• Increased fines
• Suspension of license
• Chronic offender status for repeated offenses

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• If you've been cited more than once for
  aggressive driving, the consequences can be
  severe. The combination of court fees, fines, and
  loss of driving privileges can cause severe
  stress and hardship in a person's life beyond the
  marks on their permanent record.
• Q What can a person with a history of aggressive
  driving do to avoid further citation and loss of
  privileges?

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• A There are several things that drivers can do
  to avoid being cited for aggressive driving
• Don't drive while angry, stressed, or under the
  influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Alter your schedule to avoid traffic congestion
  or other annoyances that lead to stress and
  aggressive behavior.
• Examine the causes of anger and stress, and
  commit to fixing them.
• Attend a traffic school class on defensive
  driving to relearn the principles of safe
  driving.

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• Driving lessons aren't just for new drivers who
  are just learning the rules of the road. If you
  have a history of aggressive driving and unsafe
  behavior on the road, a course on proper driving
  behavior can help you
• Accept responsibility for negative behavior, and
  learn ways to manage and change it.
• Learn which lifestyle factors can lead to poor
  driving decisions.
• Better understand the consequences of aggressive
  driving and how to avoid them.

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• If you think you could benefit from a course on
  how to curb bad driving habits, you can take
  NTSI's aggressive driving course online without
  even having to leave your home. For those drivers
  who are ready to change their history of bad
  driving behavior, this course is affordable and
  can be taken from home at times that fit their
  schedule.

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NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute) has been
a recognized leader in national traffic safety
education since 1974. Their courses stress
personal accountability, and use proven behavior
modification methods to allow drivers to make
positive changes in their driving. Please visit
ntsi.com for more information.
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Sources

• http//www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/aggressive
  driving_laws.html