Driving Calmly and Handling Aggressive Drivers

Driving Calmly and Handling Aggressive Drivers

I need some advice on how to deal with road rage. I’ve been driving trucks for a long time, but lately I feel like I’m losing my cool more often. I get so pissed off when some idiot cuts me off, tailgates me, or honks at me for no reason. Sometimes I want to chase them down and give them a piece of my mind, or worse. I know it’s not worth it, but I can’t help it.

I need some advice on how to deal with road rage. I’ve been driving trucks for a long time, but lately I feel like I’m losing my cool more often. I get so pissed off when some idiot cuts me off, tailgates me, or honks at me for no reason. Sometimes I want to chase them down and give them a piece of my mind, or worse. I know it’s not worth it, but I can’t help it.

I read this article about road rage and how to avoid it. It says that road rage is different from aggressive driving, and that it’s a crime. It also gives some tips on how to drive safely and calmly, and how to deal with aggressive drivers. It sounds good in theory, but I don’t know if it works in practice.

Have any of you tried these tips? Do they work for you? How do you cope with road rage? Do you think I have a problem? I don’t want to lose my job or my life over this.

Please share your thoughts and experiences.

Here's the article https://newjobs4you.com/blogs/road-safety/strategies-for-dealing-with-road-rage/

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Jordan
Jordan
10.14.2024
Whatever. You can always stop, do some breathing exercises and stretches, and then move on.
Seamus
Seamus
10.14.2024
Maybe on the truck? 😂
Krueger
Krueger
10.13.2024
What about yoga in the truck?
Osian
Osian
10.13.2024
Your anger is not solving problems but exacerbates them
Levi
Levi
10.13.2024
For me, time is precious to spend being angry at someone
Pascal
Pascal
10.12.2024
People can have bad days too, not only you, just let it go
Barney
Barney
10.12.2024
Definitely my way
Iqra
Iqra
10.11.2024
Sweets help me to stay cool. Anytime I feel an urge to punch someone in the face, I just take a candy from my jockey box
Hawkins
Hawkins
10.08.2024
Remember your ass still can be kicked 💀💀💀💀
Eddie
Eddie
10.07.2024
amazing advice 👍🤣 I'll try it for sure
Lepe
Lepe
10.07.2024
I blaze my headlights at everyone I'm angry at, like I'm shooting a blaster and imagining them vaporizing 😂 😂
Sion
Sion
10.07.2024
if you want to stop being angry, you should first learn how to be empathetic, because you have to understand how others feel about a situation and have the ability to omit your ego
Mandeep
Mandeep
10.06.2024
any road rage can be turned into a big woe for both sides, just keep it in my head
Keanu
Keanu
10.05.2024
I try not making any eye contact and respond with silence, because when I start feeling anger, I'll be unstoppable
Callum
Callum
10.05.2024
100% helps, nice technique
Iestyn
Iestyn
10.05.2024
when you feel rage inside you, just look in the mirror
Marni
Marni
10.03.2024
If you get angry, then you're the idiot you're talking about. 36. are you a professional or a kid?
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
10.02.2024
I remember being angry with motorcyclists, but then I just slowed down and let them cruise by
Perry
Perry
10.02.2024
Really good advice 👍
Xander
Xander
10.02.2024
Wow
Jago
Jago
10.01.2024
The worst mistake you can make is to hold your anger inside; instead, you should let it out, but don't act; just watch. Watch how your breath becomes frequent, watch how your mind begins rushing with arguments, watch how your muscles become tense, but don't act just watch. Such technique can help you to take control
Leon
Leon
09.30.2024
you waste your time
Johnathan
Johnathan
09.24.2024
I bet you're not perfect too, and can annoy somebody
Daniels
Daniels
09.21.2024
shouting at each other won't help anything
Gordon
Gordon
09.20.2024
instrumental music is my way
Elias
Elias
09.14.2024
present and focused
Haroon
Haroon
09.13.2024
try meditation, it'll be unusual, but then you will get used to it
Declan
Declan
08.19.2024
keep on truckin
Clayton
Clayton
08.12.2024
just accept the fact that some people just can't be respectful and drive safely, it's just their upbringing
Ayden
Ayden
08.06.2024
a stress ball was my favorite thing to be vigilant and calm
Duke
Duke
07.26.2024
Ye, breath techniques can help to calm you down
Tamsin
Tamsin
07.25.2024
deep breath and let it go
Jean
Jean
07.20.2024
I can't understand, why you would let somebody control your emotions. Just choose not to act
Dewi
Dewi
07.18.2024
enjoy the view
Bernard
Bernard
06.10.2024
Don't act on those emotions, smile, and wave
Mcleod
Mcleod
06.02.2024
the most annoying “drivers” are those who can't turn or find their fucking turn signals, it drives me crazy 🤪
Samson Archer
Samson Archer
05.29.2024
Man, the most crucial thing is just about getting from A to B safely
Aine
Aine
05.21.2024
My grandma always told me "calm mind is a happy mind"
Wilfred
Wilfred
04.12.2024
audiobooks are helpful too
Kirk
Kirk
04.12.2024
I were like you. I started listening to asmr podcasts and helped me to relax during driving
Loui
Loui
03.26.2024
tried, not helping at all
Safiyyah
Safiyyah
03.26.2024
if someone cuts you off, wait and count to 5 before getting angry
Greene
Greene
03.14.2024
don't let the haters get you
Orlando
Orlando
03.08.2024
I swear, if I had a dollar for every moron on the road, I’d be retired by now.
Mari
Mari
01.25.2024
Deep breaths and a good ol’ country song usually do the trick
Denzel
Denzel
12.31.2023
Sometimes I feel like I’m gonna turn into the Hulk behind the wheel. 😤😤
Magnus
Magnus
07.09.2023
if you feel like you’re losing control, take a break and cool off. Maybe listen to some music or call a friend. Don’t let them get to you.
Grayson
Grayson
07.08.2023
Don’t give them any attention or reaction. They’re not worth it. And if you feel like you’re about to snap, pull over and take a breather.
Addie
Addie
07.08.2023
You gotta remember, it’s not worth it to get into a fight or a crash over some jerk. You got a job to do, and you don’t need any trouble. Just ignore them and let them go.
Fred
Fred
07.08.2023
Some people just don’t know how to drive or respect others on the road. I’ve had my share of run-ins with them, and it’s hard to keep calm.
Josef
Josef
07.07.2023
I hear you, buddy. Road rage is a real problem these days
Aidan
Aidan
07.07.2023
Road rage sucks, man. I’ve been there. It’s easy to get angry when someone cuts you off or honks at you for no reason. But you gotta think about the consequences. You could end up hurting yourself, someone else, or your truck. And that’s not good for anyone. You could lose your license, your job, or your life. Is that what you want?
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