How Do You Drive With A Hysterical Passenger?
People get hysterical in cars for many different reasons. Among them are health problems, child issues and fears about the driver’s ability. Distractions are the key factor in most accidents, and having to drive with a hysterical passenger can endanger you and the other passengers. Here are some tips for diffusing tense situations while you’re in your car. Keep your eyes on the road. Whether it is a loud child, a finicky mother or a backseat driver, don’t let them take your focus. No matter what they are telling you or how tense your passenger makes you, keeping your eyes on the road is job one. Talk them down. If your passenger is injured or hysterical for medical reasons, keep calm. Talk to them in soothing tones, and try to diffuse their anxiety while you drive. Let them know they’ll soon be in a hospital or at home and in the hands of a medical professional. If the person is expressing some fear, whether rational or irrational, talk them through it. Let them know you are there to s
