RECKLESS AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

Activity	Aggressive Driving Quiz
Time of Year	Any time of year
Summary	It is important to emphasize the dangers of aggressive driving to teenagers who are just learning to drive.
Objective	To raise awareness of the dangers of aggressive driving

What to Do

• Click here to download the Aggressive Driving Evaluation. Photocopy and distribute the Aggressive Driving Evaluation.
• After students complete their evaluations, facilitate a group discussion.
• Pose the following questions and generate a list on the board.
• What driving situations tend to make you angry?
• How do you "keep your cool" on the road? Listed below are some suggestions if the group does not come up with these on their own.
  • Concentrate.
  • Relax.
  • Just be late.
  • Take public transportation.
  • What tips do you have for new drivers to avoid aggressive driving situations?
  • What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver? Here are some suggestions if the group does not come up with these on their own.
  • Concentrate.
  • Relax.
  • Drive the posted speed limit.
  • Get out of the way.
  • Put your pride aside.
  • Identify alternate routes.
  • Avoid eye contact.
  • Ignore gestures.
  • Report aggressive driving to the police.

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