ge. “Driving instructors say it’s hard to teach good driving when so few practice it” (4-2-5). “In the 1970’s, 90 percent of people took driver’s education courses. Today, our estimate is about 35 percent” (4-2-3). However stressful our lives may be, there are always a few things to keep in mind while out on the road: Make your vehicle a more comfortable and to what you consider a relaxed environment. It is a great way to reduce any tension you may have between other drivers on the road. “Don’t drive when you are angry, upset, or overtired” (6-12-40). If you are overly upset about something, resolve the situation before driving your car. Everyone makes mistakes. When someone accidentally makes a mistake such as cutting you off unintentionally, any anger you hold to that driver can be resolved by thinking of three of your own driving mistakes or faults.The road is no place to think about your problems. By adjusting your attitude to a more “easy-going” frame of mind, other drivers’ faults should not bother you as much. Don’t mistake other drivers’ faults on the road as intentional. We are all human. And as we are, we all make mistakes. By teaching proper driving etiquette and other useful skills, aggressive driving can become almost obsolete.While road rage is definite problem that is growing in popularity, there are many things that can be and are done to prevent anything on the road from getting out of control. It’s our decision what to do and how to prevent violence on our roads. The best means of controlling how people drive are more police officers. However, this action has proven to be less effective than other actions because of the fact that there are just not enough police officers to watch everyone all the time. “The police need to give more tickets for tailgating and speeding. And judges...
