Tag archives: Aggressive Driving

How to deal with aggressive drivers

#AskNastassiaIvanova The pleasant summer weather means more people will be out driving. Whether driving to a lakefront retreat for a vacation or simply cruising around town, summer traffic increases the risks posed by aggressive driving. According to the Ontario Provincial Police, last summer saw an 80 percent increase in deaths caused by aggressive and dangerous driving behviours, and there is no reason to believe it is going to be any better this year. Anyone using the roads and streets, including pedestrians, motorcyclists, bicycle riders and drivers, are likely to be confronted at some point by an aggressive driver. Here are a few ... Read more

Tips For Recognizing and Avoiding Aggressive Driving

#AskCoryRubin Speeding, tailgating and weaving in and out of lanes are more than bad driving behaviours that violate the law, they are also signs of aggressive driving. According to the provincial police in Ontario, fatalities caused by aggressive driving have increased by at least 80 percent. Aggressive and unsafe driver behaviour is so dangerous that the provincial government amended the Highway Traffic Act to make common aggressive driving behaviours a violation of the law punishable by fines, license suspension and the possibility of serving six months in jail. Recognizing aggressive driving Someone who drives in a hostile and unsafe way showing little or ... Read more

A Guide to Avoiding Road Rage and What to do if You Are a Victim

Summer brings with it hot weather, vacation getaways and heated confrontations as travelers take to highways and thoroughfares throughout Ontario. Eighty percent of Canadian drivers admitted to exhibiting some of the telltale signs of road rage, such as aggressive driving, shouting, using profanity and displaying obscene gestures. Knowing what to do if you become the victim of road rage begins by learning more about the signs and causes of it. Causes of road rage on Ontario roads Aggressive driving is usually associated with road rage incidents according the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Included among the behaviours associated with road rage are the ... Read more