New York tops the nation for having the most active road-rage drivers, according to Fox News.
“New Yorkers were most likely to wave their fists or arms. They were most likely to lay on the horn and they were most likely to make some sort of obscene gesture,” said Michael Bush of the marketing and consulting company Affinion Group.
New York City personal injury lawyers advise drivers to travel carefully and calmly to avoid road-rage car accidents. Aggressive driving sometimes causes serious injury even death to drivers. It is important to remember that with the proper education and techniques for handling these situations, the risk of aggressive-driving accidents can be significantly reduced.
A Roadtravel.com survey shines light on the popularity of aggressive driving habits:
-17 percent of drivers flash their headlights.
-7 percent of drivers mimic the other car’s act of aggressive driving.
-34 percent of drivers honk their horn at aggressors.
-27 percent of drivers yell.
-19 percent give the finger.
Road Travel’s Magazine also provides a list of strategies to avoid aggressive driving:
-Always use a turn signal so drivers around you won’t be surprised or irritated by your maneuvers.
-Keep your distance. If you witness another driver getting angry behind the wheel, give them space and do not instigate.
-Don’t tailgate. Not only does tailgating decrease you response time, it can also be very irritating to other drivers.
-Don’t forget to apologize. Use an appropriate gesture to apologize if you do happen to make a driving error.
-Get help. If you think you may be in serious danger because of an aggressive driver, call 911. Do not retaliate. Your hasty actions may only put more drivers in danger.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an aggressive driving accident, contact the New York City personal injury attorneys of The Law Office of Nicholas Rose, PLLC for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights. Call us at 1-877-313-ROSE (7673).
