Road Rage Safety

road rage – noun; a fit of violent anger by the driver or an automobile, esp. one directed toward and endangering  other motorists or pedestrians.

safety – noun; the state of being safe; freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss.

“Don’t drive like you own the road; drive like you own the car.”

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I’m sure most of us get a little “tough” behind the wheel, but you know what, just calm yourself the hell down. Seriously, people who try and even engage in road rage deserve the crap kicked out of them.

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For instance, the above picture. What does that idiot think he’s gonna accomplish with a styrofoam bat? Just because the old lady was lead car in a merge doesn’t give him the right to cut her off and threaten her life. Or how bout the picture below? Gotta love these people. I just smile and wave back.

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Road Rage needs to stop. Everyone on the road has a point A and point B to get to.

Below are a few tips on how to deal with your Road Rage:

  • Breathe: Breathing exercises can help you cleanse your body of stagnant air and stale energy, getting your blood more oxygenated and, of course, releasing tension. Focusing on your breathing brings your attention inward and makes frustrations seem more removed, without taking your focus too far away from the road.
  • Listen: Listen to music or audio books. Music can subtly color your experiences, adding an exciting soundtrack to your commute. Audio books can supply you with a mild distraction that can make your drive enjoyable enough that you find annoying drivers and bumper-to-bumper traffic less frustrating.
  • Relax: Practice Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) and Deep Muscle Relaxation (DMR). When you’re frustrated, you store the tension in your body. These techniques will help you learn to quickly release the tension you’re carrying, even as you sit in the car, which will help you feel more physically and emotionally relaxed.
  • Play: Use cognitive-behavioral interventions like Counting Idiots. Basically, if you accept that a certain amount of people are going to make fools of themselves on the road, and decide to make a game out of counting them, you can cut down on the stress you feel in response to their rude maneuvers.
  • Plan: Manage your time wisely Often, when we’re frustrated on the road, it’s because we’re in a hurry and can’t get there quickly enough because of traffic. Organizing your schedule so you can leave earlier, and planning for traffic, can leave you feeling more relaxed because it really won’t matter as much if the trip takes a few extra minutes.

So man up “tough guys,” bunch of losers in life.

By Traffic Scoop July 7, 2009

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