Aggressive Driving vs. Defensive Driving

COMEDY DEFENSIVE DRIVING Presents AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS VS. DEFENSIVE DRIVERS I had this dream last night. I was late for work and everyone else is driving the speed limit, using their turn signals, stopping on the yellow light and using the three second following rule. knew it was a dream though.. .When I got to work, I didn't have any clothes on! WHY AGGRESSIYE DRIVING IS INCREASING • Lack of responsible driving behavior • Reduced levels of enforcement • More travel and congestion, especially in urban areas The economic cost to society due to speeding-related crashes is estimated to be: $40.4 billion per year $76,865 per minute or $1,281 per second. REDUCE AGGRESSIVE DRIVING TENDENCIES • Keep your emotions in check. Don't take your frustrations out on other drivers. • Plan ahead and allow enough time for delays. • Focus on your own driving. Yelling, pounding on the steering wheel and honking your horn won't make traffic move any faster. HOW TO AVOID DANGER WHEN CONFRONTED BY AGGRESSIVE DRIVERS Make every attempt to get out of their way. Glve angry drivers plenty of room. Do not challenge them by speed- ing up or attempting to hold-your-own in your travel lane. 4 Wear your seat belt. Avoid eye contact. Ignore gestures and refuse to return them. Report aggressive drivers to the appro- priate authorities by providing a vehicle description, license number, location, and if possible, direction of travel. They also cost the U.S. government about $164 billion -- or about $1,000 per person per year. Involvement in Fatal Crashes: Speed, Belts & Booze 70 % Speed -related 60 I % Drivers, restraint not used % Alcohol-impaired drivers 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 Largest Obstacles to Speed Enforcement PUBLIC INDIFFERENCE TO SPEEDING PUBLIC PERCEPTION SPEED IS A REVENUE GENERATOR LACK OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ENFORCEMENT INSUFFICIENT SANCTIONS LACK OF PROSECUTIONAL OR JUDICIAL PRIORITIZATION OTHER: LACK OF STAFFING SANCTIONS ARE TO0 HIGH FOR SPEEDING LACK OF LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT FOR SPEED ENFORCEMENT LACK OF SPEED EQUIPMENT/ TECHNOLOGY/TRAINING 20 40 60 80 Eight Secrets of CUPERDRIVINes 1. Think safety first. 2. Be aware of your surroundings- pay attention. 3. Do not depend on other drivers. 4. Have an escape route. 5. Keep your speed down. 6. Follow the 3- to 4-second rule. 7. Separate risks. 8. Cut out distractions. Sources http://www.drivers.com/article/462/ http://www.nsc.org/safety_rood/Employer620Traffic%20Safety/Pages/NationalAggressiveDriving.aspx http://www.nsc.org/safety_road/DefensiveDriving/Pages/defensive_driving.aspx http://occident-law.freeadvice.com/accident-law/outo/aca-study-sa http://www.ghso.org/htmlipublications/pdt/survey/2012 speedpdf http://kidshealth.org/teen/safetyldriving/driving_sofety.html y-says-aggressive-driving-accounts-for-more-than-half-deaths htm COMEDY DEFENS INFOGRAPHIC DESIGNED BY NationalPositions Profitable Internet Marketing