What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
Aggressive driving is driving behavior that endangers or is likely to endanger people or property. However, road rage is a criminal offense that occurs when a traffic incident escalates into a far more serious situation. For example, a person may become so angry over an aggressive driving incident that he or she overreacts and retaliates with some type of violence. • What do I do if I notice an aggressive driver? If you are traveling on an interstate in Virginia and notice someone driving in an aggressive manner, dial #77 on your cellular phone. When you call, be sure to give a description of the driver’s vehicle and the license number, location and direction of travel. • What causes aggressive driving? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aggressive driving is caused by crowded roads, being in a hurry, road work, stress from other areas of life and dangerous driving attitudes. • How do I avoid being an aggressive driver? To avoid being an aggressive driver,
