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Driver EducationAggressive Driving Unit

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Aggressive Driving Statistics

One-third of all crashes: related to aggressivedriving behaviors - NHTSA

Aggressive driving: plays a part in two- thirds

of all traffic fatalities - USDOT

Aggressive Driving: One of the top threedriving highway safety concerns along with

DUI & non-use of seat belts USDOT

Aggressive Driving is more of a threat than DUI-1996 AAA Survey

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Aggressive Driving Statistics

Illinois State Police reported aggressive &reckless driving as the single largest call forservice in Chicago.

Aggressive Driving & Illinois Law

- Aggressive driving actions are charged underIllinois reckless driving statutes.

- Fines and penalties may be levied up to $1500require traffic school, and/or attend victim impactpanel discussions.

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12 Illinois AggressiveDriving Violations

In Illinois, aggressive driving is defined ascommitting any two or more of the following

violations in a single act or series of acts.

Improper Lane Usage

Improper Passing On the Right

Improper Shoulder Driving Following Too Closely

Disobeying Police Officer

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12 Illinois AggressiveDriving Violations

6. Disobeying Traffic Control Device Or Sign

7. Drag Racing

8. Speeding - In School & Construction Zones

9. Improper U-Turn

10. Failure To Signal

11. Failure To Yield12. Disobeying Railroad Crossing Signal

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Legislative Penalties For The AggressiveDriver

Penalties May Include Any Or All Of The Following

Fines Prison Time

Required Aggressive Driving Education

Suspension of License

Revocation of License

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What is Aggressive Driving?

Driving which creates undue risk or endangersthe safety of another person or vehicle.

Involves the operation of a motor vehicle in amanner which endangers or is likely to

endanger persons or property NHTSA Aggressive driving may range from personal

risk-taking behavior to hostile actions towardsother motorists.

NHTSA characterizes aggressive driving as atraffic offense.

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What is Road Rage?

Driving which creates undue risk or endangersthe safety of another person or vehicle.

Road rage refers to a display of aggression by

an angry or impatient motorist who attempts toinjure or kill another driver over a traffic dispute

NHTSA characterizes road rage as a criminaloffense vs. aggressive driving which is viewed

as a traffic offense.

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Symptoms ofAggressive Driving

Thoughts of violence against other users

Always driving in a hurry Constantly criticizing other drivers

Not observing laws you do not agree with

Believing that your driving is not part of theproblem

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Emotional Impairments AssociatedWith Aggressive Driving

1. Driving through red lights.

2. Driving through yellow lights.3. Rolling stops.

4. Cutting corners or rolling over double

center lines.5. Blocking intersections.

6. Failure to yield.

Category 1: Impatience and Inattentiveness

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Emotional Impairments AssociatedWith Aggressive Driving

7. Improper lane change or weaving.

8. Driving 5 to 15 miles per hour over the limit.

9. Following too closely.

10. Not signaling when required.

11. Erratically slowing or speeding up.

12. Taking too long/ inefficient driving.

Category 1: Impatience and Inattentiveness

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Emotional Impairments AssociatedWith Aggressive Driving

Category 2: Power Struggle

1. Closing the gap to prevent entry.

2. Threatening or insulting by yelling, gesturing, or

honking repeatedly.

3. Tailgating to punish or coerce.

4. Cutting off to retaliate.

5. Braking suddenly to retaliate.

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Emotional Impairments AssociatedWith Aggressive Driving

Category 3: Recklessness & Road Rage

1. Chasing in a duel.2. Driving drunk.

3. Pointing a gun or shooting.

4. Assaulting with the car or battering object.5. Driving at very high speeds.

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Aggressive Driving ProfilesSteering Clear Of Highway Madness- Dr. John Larson

Identifies 5 categories of aggressive drivers.

SpeedersGetting to a destination as fast as possible.

Passive AggressorsView driving events aswin/lose situations.

NarcissistsAngered by drivers who do not drive theway they want them to.

VigilantesBelieving it is their right or duty to teach alesson.

CompetitorsAlways wanting to win & be first.

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Aggressive DrivingTrigger Events

Dr. Arnold Nerenberg - Characterizes four major trafficsituations that trigger aggressive driving.

1. Feeling Endangered

2. Being Detained (When Others Drive Too slowly)

3. Watching Others Disregard Rules of the Road

4. Feeling the Need To Retaliate

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Aggressive DrivingPersonality Emotions - Attitudes

Aggressive Predisposition:High Anger Drivers Drive more aggressively.

Perception Of Other Drivers Actions:

Beliefs Regarding Other Drivers Motives.

Mood Effects - AAA Study:Identified Unsafe Drivers More Affected By Mood.

Restrained Behavior:Drivers Are Less Restrained Regarding Behavior

Because They Feel They Will Not See Other Drivers Again.

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Aggressive DrivingPersonality Emotions - Attitudes

Territorial Nature:People See Their Vehicle As Part Of Their Personal Space.

Learned Behavior:

Children Grow Up Watching Their Parents DriveAggressively Along with Media Reinforcement.

Acceptance:Societal Acceptance Of Aggressive Driving Increasing.

Power & Control:An Addictive Sense of Power & Control Are Attributed ToAggressive Driving

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Aggressive Driving Solutions

Create a relaxing environment with music.

Remind yourself that you cant change other

drivers, but you can change your response to

them.

Practice self conscious driving: Think

positively regardless of the bad driving around

you.

Before You Drive

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Aggressive Driving Solutions

While You Drive

Adopt the values of cooperation, toleranceand rationality.

Monitor your thoughts.

Recognize that everyone makes mistakes.

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Aggressive Driving Solutions

While You Drive

When you do get angry create a distraction

- Count to 20

- Turn on the radio.

Calm yourself by talking through the situation.

Breathe deeply, use breathing techniques to

relax and regain control.

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Am I An Aggressive Driver?

Tape record yourself while driving

Listen to the comments later & note how you

are really acting or thinking while driving.

Ask others to comment on your driving

Websites with road rage quizzes:

http://www.

aloha.net/-dyc/surveys/#Tests

nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/employer/nets98/pdf_2/Agdriv.pdf

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Summary - Be Wise

Avoid all conflict if possible. If challenged:

- take a deep breath

- get out of the way (Even if you are right.)

Instead try to be more forgiving and tolerant.

Recognize the absurdity of traffic disputes.

Focus on whats really important in life.

Save your energy and your life-for somethingreally important.

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SummaryEmotional Challenges

Driving is emotionally challenging

because unexpected events happen

constantly.

Drivers must learn to challenge the

thoughts that provoke anger before it leads

to aggressive & unmanageable driving.

This may necessitate drivers undergoing a

driving personality makeover!