When we’re on the road, one of the constants that we almost always see is someone else who is experiencing road rage. Thankfully, there are a lot of great tactics that not only minimize the danger to you from a road raging driver, but that also help keep you calm so you don’t catch the bug. Check them out!

If you’re being tailgated, at the first opportunity you have, let them pass you safely. If they need encouragement, wave them along. Only move over for them if it is safe to do so.

When you leave for work in the morning or leave work for home, always plan for delays on your trip. You never know what kind of a morning other drivers are having, and it’s better to be early than late and angry!

Be safe on the road. Really focus on driving safely! If you are concentrating on the road and only the road, then you’re much more likely to drive responsibly. So put down the phone, don’t fiddle with the music… focus on the road!

If you are prone to road rage, try having soothing background music or even quiet talk radio playing in the car. This can actually make a difference in your calmness level!

Don’t rely on your horn. If you have a tendency to honk at everyone, consider… not doing that. It not only makes other drivers angry, but can make you angry as well.

Finally, if you’re doing fine but you encounter someone else who is very clearly road raging, let them get past you and don’t give them any trouble. They can go be angry elsewhere – don’t let them jeopardize your safety!