What should you do if you encounter an aggressive driver?

When encountering an aggressive driver, staying calm and avoiding engagement is the most effective strategy. Aggressive drivers can pose a significant safety risk, and confronting them directly can escalate the situation, increasing the likelihood of an accident or confrontation. By remaining calm, you help reduce the potential for conflict and protect yourself from the aggressive driver's actions.

Avoiding engagement also involves not reacting emotionally, which can further provoke the aggressive driver. Instead of increasing speed or making eye contact to assert dominance, it’s prudent to create distance between yourself and the aggressive driver. This can be achieved by allowing them to pass or by changing lanes when safe. Prioritizing your safety and the safety of others on the road is the key takeaway in such situations.