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Aggressive driving is a combination of reckless or dangerous driving behavior that creates unsafe road conditions, and can lead to steep fines and loss of driving privileges. Taking an online driving school course in defensive driving practices can help drivers learn to curb aggressive driving tendencies. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Pop Quiz - Are you an aggressive driver?


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ARE YOU AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER?
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  • "Aggressive driving" is a term used to describe a
    range of unsafe behavior by drivers on the road.
    Aggressive driving is usually a combination of
    two or more dangerous driving practices at the
    same time, and drivers cited for aggressive
    driving usually face increased fines and
    reprimands more than normal traffic violations.

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  • According to the Governor's Highway Safety
    Association (GHSA), 11 states have passed
    legislation to specifically define aggressive
    driving. While each of those states' exact laws
    differ, they all define aggressive driving as a
    combination of hostile, dangerous, or reckless
    behavior on the road.

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  • Q Which of the following traffic violations are
    considered a part of aggressive driving by most
    states with aggressive driving laws?
  • Passing on the right
  • Speeding
  • Intent to annoy another driver
  • Tailgating
  • Failure to yield
  • Failure to signal
  • Unnecessary honking

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  • A All of the above
  • While exact rules vary from state to state, all
    of the previously listed behaviors are generally
    considered a part of aggressive driving. Being
    observed doing a combination of those actions,
    either at the same time or within a certain
    timespan, can lead to a citation for aggressive
    driving. Penalties for an aggressive driving
    citation can include
  • Increased fines
  • Suspension of license
  • Chronic offender status for repeated offenses

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  • If you've been cited more than once for
    aggressive driving, the consequences can be
    severe. The combination of court fees, fines, and
    loss of driving privileges can cause severe
    stress and hardship in a person's life beyond the
    marks on their permanent record.
  • Q What can a person with a history of aggressive
    driving do to avoid further citation and loss of
    privileges?

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  • A There are several things that drivers can do
    to avoid being cited for aggressive driving
  • Don't drive while angry, stressed, or under the
    influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Alter your schedule to avoid traffic congestion
    or other annoyances that lead to stress and
    aggressive behavior.
  • Examine the causes of anger and stress, and
    commit to fixing them.
  • Attend a traffic school class on defensive
    driving to relearn the principles of safe
    driving.

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  • Driving lessons aren't just for new drivers who
    are just learning the rules of the road. If you
    have a history of aggressive driving and unsafe
    behavior on the road, a course on proper driving
    behavior can help you
  • Accept responsibility for negative behavior, and
    learn ways to manage and change it.
  • Learn which lifestyle factors can lead to poor
    driving decisions.
  • Better understand the consequences of aggressive
    driving and how to avoid them.

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  • If you think you could benefit from a course on
    how to curb bad driving habits, you can take
    NTSI's aggressive driving course online without
    even having to leave your home. For those drivers
    who are ready to change their history of bad
    driving behavior, this course is affordable and
    can be taken from home at times that fit their
    schedule.

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NTSI (National Traffic Safety Institute) has been
a recognized leader in national traffic safety
education since 1974. Their courses stress
personal accountability, and use proven behavior
modification methods to allow drivers to make
positive changes in their driving. Please visit
ntsi.com for more information.
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Sources
  • http//www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/aggressive
    driving_laws.html
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