With crowded, busy roads, aggressive driving is a troubling and dangerous problem in Fairfax County and across the metropolitan region. Some of the most visible acts of aggressive driving include:
- Tailgating
- Unsafe lane changes
- Speeding
- Running red lights and stop signs
- Allow plenty of travel time
- Maintain an adequate distance from the vehicle in front of you
- Always used turn signals
- Always come to a full stop at red lights and stop signs
- Don’t run yellow lights: slow down instead
- Let other drivers merge with you
- Focus on driving; limit cell phone and stereo use
- Use horn only for emergencies
- Never engage in rude faces/gestures with other drivers/motorists
- Extend common courtesy to other drivers at all times