How do you deal with road rage?

By Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
Canada
December 19, 2016 11:42am CST
A few sad stories on the news about children bring victims in road rage incidents. Have you been a victim? Have you seen it? How should one deal with such an encounter? Any advice?
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Marlina
@marlina (154103)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
I saw the news about the 3 year old kid being killed because of road rage. And it isn't even the first time. Very sad.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@marlina Yes, that is what inspired this post. Sad events! What do you do when someone honks or makes an indecent gesture? I Just pretend that I didn't hear them or see them. So far, so good!
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@stbrians They have campaigns. It doesn't stop the lunatics that are on the roads these days.
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Dec 16
I ignore them. (even though I am tempted to fight them),, it is much better to just ignore them.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
Since we don't know the frame of mind of a road-rager, I think that is probably the best advice, just ignore them completely. I always pretend it is my fault and that I'm stupid rather than pick a fight or provoke the road-rager. I just want to get home safe.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@stbrians Isn't it like turning the other cheek? Have you a better idea?
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (40029)
• Toccoa, Georgia
19 Dec 16
@1hopefulman I agree, get home safe.
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Bluedoll
@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
Carry a camera device? If it is serious enough when they pull into their parking spot there might be a police car waiting for them there.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
That is wise! Thanks!
Bluedoll
@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
@stbrians That would be good but for that I would want it to be hidden and the upload extreme secure to avoid backlash.
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Bluedoll
@Bluedoll (16770)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
@stbrians Yep I agree there is a time and place. Sometimes we need to be cautious around bullies and then other times show that we are brave.
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148731)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Dec 16
When we are behind some one that is driving crazy. We slow down and get far behind them. We do not want to be any where near them.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
23 Dec 16
That seems to be a very sensible course!
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Dec 16
That kind of road rage needs to be reported to the police. I've never been a victim or seen it.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
Yes, but sometimes a lot of damage is done way before the police arrive as happened with the 3 year-old child that was killed. I'm sure there are some wise proverbs about keeping our cool and not looking for quarrels. These people that demonstrate road rage are looking for a quarrel and an excuse to hurt someone.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Dec 16
@stbrians Yes it is, and the person needs to be found and brought to justice.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
21 Dec 16
@just4him I Checked the news and as far as I can see they have yet to apprehend the shooter.
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Janice Miller/Liddle
@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
19 Dec 16
I think the best thing to do is notify the police.
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Janice Miller/Liddle
@His_chariot (375)
• United States Minor Outlying Islands
19 Dec 16
@stbrians Yeah, no need to act or react and end up involved in a violent or dangerous altercation. know what I mean?
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
19 Dec 16
@His_chariot Good idea! Better to let the police handle dangerous road-ragers.
dragon54u
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
19 Dec 16
I have never been in such an incident. I try to be courteous to other drivers and I get annoyed if they are thoughtless but I don't really get angry. I do not understand why there is such a thing as road rage. Why get mad over such inconsequential crap as driver behavior?! There is something seriously wrong with such people. If I was involved in such a thing I would get off the freeway and pull into a busy parking lot. If they followed I would call the police. That's assuming they didn't run into me and wreck my car or shoot me.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
The best thing is to ignore the road rager and distance yourself from him . It's better to preserve one's life .
aubrey
@averygirl72 (38848)
• Philippines
20 Dec 16
It's really dangerous being stuck in a road rage
Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111937)
• United States
19 Dec 16
I stay away from aggressive drivers. That is my rule.do not cut in front of them.They want to challenge.Never cam across with this.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
I'm also cautious and let crazy drivers go. I do not get in their way. Some are mentally ill and have horrible tempers. I have witnessed a few fights in my days. Very sad!
Kimberley
@mom210 (9170)
• United States
21 Dec 16
I have seen a lot of people drive crazy, aggressive and I just usually let the go by me and move on. There is no reasoning or winning with those people.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
21 Dec 16
I have learned to do the same as we do not what mental these problems are having or what substance they are abusing. I wish we had a way of unanimously signalling the authorities when we see people breaking the laws.
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Kandase
@Kandae11 (57231)
•
19 Dec 16
Never been a victim, but I have read of many sad instances.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
20 Dec 16
I've seen some incidences but have never been personally involved in an incident. I try to be as wise as possible by keeping my cool and not give anyone an excuse to harm me. Sometimes, if I see a motorist following too closely I pull to the side or switch lanes and let them pass as they make me nervous.