How should you react to a driver who exhibits aggressive driving behavior?

Keeping a safe distance and avoiding engagement is the best course of action when encountering a driver who displays aggressive driving behavior. This approach prioritizes safety for yourself and other road users. Aggressive drivers can be unpredictable and can escalate situations that might otherwise remain manageable. By maintaining a safe distance, you reduce the likelihood of being caught in a collision or a road rage incident.

Engaging with an aggressive driver, whether by confrontation or trying to outdrive them, can exacerbate the situation and lead to dangerous outcomes. Instead, focusing on your own driving and creating space helps to de-escalate any tension that might arise on the road. It’s always wise to prioritize your safety and the safety of others rather than reacting to aggressive behavior with aggression of your own. Reporting the driver to law enforcement can be appropriate in some circumstances, but it’s often best to do so after ensuring your own safety first.