Aggressive Driving Results in Death, Injuries

What is aggressive Driving?

Driving behaviors such as tailgating, quick or abrupt lane changes, running yellow lights, speeding or ignoring traffic signs and signals all fall under the category of aggressive driving.  According to the Idaho Transportation Department, 55% of all accidents in Idaho in 2005 involved some form of aggressive driving.

Teens at Risk

The ITD also indicated that teenage drivers are four times as likely to exhibit aggressive driving behaviors. 

Injuries, Deaths Preventable

Think of the number of injuries and deaths that could be prevented if we all just took a little extra time to consider what a responsibility we have when we get behind the wheel of an automobile!  Defensive driving skills involve the opposite of aggressive behaviors.  Obeying traffic laws, keeping a safe distance, maintaining a proper lookout, and avoiding distractions can all contribute to safer travel on our roads and highways.  We owe it to ourselves, our families and fellow citizens to do all we can to be safe while driving.