6 Life-Saving Tips: How to Avoid Road Rage

These days, seeing news of road rage on the headlines is no longer a rare occurrence. Well, with a never-ending long line of traffic plus the scorching summer heat, it is hard to keep your cool.

We might want to curse endlessly and punch a reckless driver there and then, but you must keep in mind that avoiding road rage is a much safer choice.

The month of May has been declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 115-A as a Road Safety Month. This was done to promote road safety and increase awareness of the health impact and economic costs involved, as well as responsible road use. In relation to this event, here are 6 tips on how to avoid road rage to keep ourselves or our loved ones safe.

1. Re-route Yourself

Think about happy thoughts to direct yourself to positive vibes. Think about your loving family — especially your children, if you are a parent. Think about the funniest movie you have seen. Listen to your favorite upbeat song and sing to it.

2. Get Some Sleep

We tend to have mood swings and impaired motor skills if we lack sleep. Make sure that your body gets the rest that it needs. Strive to get no less than 8 hours of sleep every night.

3. Plan Ahead

Know your destination well before you travel so that you will not feel anxious and stressed during your journey. Most of us do not plan ahead of time, so we think negatively when we suddenly encounter unexpected mishaps and traffic.

We are fond of procrastinating and we never plan to get things done before travelling. If you have baggage to bring, fix it the night before you go.

4. Don’t Get Revenge

People who have done you wrong on the road are not always doing it on purpose. Most of the time, they are simply trying to pass through the traffic jam just like you, so keep calm. Don’t always think that they are trying to piss you off. Avoid getting any form of revenge, such as intentionally blocking other vehicles off, challenging other drivers to a race, or by cutting the line.

5. Have Patience

Frequently and angrily honking your horn will not help you, but will only make the situation worse. Think about the time and energy that will go to waste if you will let anger and negative thoughts eat up your mind. Instead of seething over on how long and slow the traffic is, find something to do to alleviate your boredom. Talk to a friend in the car or plan your next summer destination. After all, a little distraction goes a long way.

6. Never Assume Things

Other drivers who are stuck in the same traffic are not there to compete with you. You don’t know them, nor do they know you; why assume that they are there to piss you off?

They are moving their vehicles for their own purposes and not for you. It’s best to mind your own business so that you can avoid situations that can put yourself at risk.

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-Medical Observer