Aggressive driving can easily cause a car accident. Aggressive driving can include one or a combination of any of the following driving behaviors:
Drivers expect those around them to obey traffic rules and not make sudden traffic offenses, such as those listed above. In trying to avoid an aggressive action, a driver might swerve and hit another car instead. Aggressive driving can lead to multi-vehicle accidents, rollover accidents, rear-end collisions, head-on collisions, sideswipe accidents, and T-bone accidents. Severe cases of aggressive driving can escalate into road rage incidents where one driver threatens the life of another or even causes a fatality.
There are many causes of aggressive driving accidents, but the most common is drivers who are late and in a hurry. Their lack of patience may lead to speeding and other reckless and aggressive actions. Alcohol and drugs can alter a person’s behavior and make them aggravated or more aggressive. Some people become angry more easily, and if they have had a bad day, their stress can turn into anger and aggressive driving behaviors once behind the wheel. Additionally, studies show that drivers will act differently under the cover of anonymity. If they believe they will never see the people on the road around them again, they feel free to take aggressive actions and think they can do so without any consequences.
Sharing the road with an aggressive driver can be traumatic, so you should be prepared to take the following actions if you see someone who exhibits aggressive driving behaviors:
The best way to prevent aggressive driving is by always being courteous to others, following the rules of the road, and being tolerant of others’ mistakes.
Our experienced Alexandria car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King can fight on your behalf after an aggressive driving accident. Call us at 202-331-1963 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. Located in Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, and National Harbor, Maryland, we serve clients in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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