For some drivers, their daily commute can trigger road rage, which can cause less than ideal situations. Keep reading for a few tips to avoid road rage from Cerberus Systems, Inc. in Chambersburg. 

Make Your Car a Relaxing Environment

There are many things we can’t control while driving to avoid road rage, but one that you can do is create a relaxing environment inside your car. This can begin even before you start driving; some ideas are to:

• Do some breathing exercises before you turn on your ignition key. Breathing exercises can help you lower your heart rate and help you feel calmer while driving.
• Listening to calm and enjoyable music can help get you in a good mood for the drive ahead.
• Relaxing your grip on the steering wheel is also a great way to relax the muscles in your hands, arms, shoulders, and neck.
• Finally, having a relaxing scent in your car, like lavender or chamomile, can also help lower your stress levels.

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Give Yourself Enough Time to Get There

The next step to avoid road rage is to give yourself enough time to get to your destination. We all know that rushing and relaxation don’t go hand in hand, so avoiding the morning or afternoon rush is essential for our goal. Plan out your drive in advance, but leave wiggle room for unexpected delays on your drive. An excellent way to plan out your drive is by using the maps app on your phone; this way, you’ll be able to avoid traffic and take the best route for fewer chances of being delayed. It’s also a good idea to leave for your destination with time to spare; this way, you can drive slower and avoid potentially harmful situations in traffic. Driving slower is a great way to prevent accidents and to get into unnecessary arguments with other drivers.

Practice Mindful Driving

Have you noticed that sometimes it seems like everyone driving is in a bad mood? An excellent way to avoid this is by practicing mindful driving. Mindful driving will help you approach your commute with politeness and grace, which can go a long way. Remember that we’re all trying to get somewhere, and we all make mistakes while driving; if you’re mindful of this, you’ll be less likely to feel triggered by others’ mistakes when on the road. Mindful driving can help you notice and react better to situations on the road. Some examples that could trigger road rage could be someone changing lanes, someone wanting to cross the road, or someone with car trouble. Mindfulness permits you to react to these situations in a way that doesn’t feel like a personal attack and helps you avoid road rage.

Another way to avoid road rage is by preventing delays on the road. An easy way to do so is by maintaining your engine. Call Cerberus Systems, Inc. today at (717) 658-1256 and let their oil experts help you out with the best products for your engine. To place an order, visit AMSOIL's online shop 24/7.

If You See Bad Driving, Steer Away

As mentioned above, mistakes while driving are common, and a lot of the time, it has to do more with environmental factors than with a bad driver. But for many, seeing bad driving can trigger road anxiety or even road rage. Lousy driving can be anything from switching lanes erratically, driving too slowly, or even stopping where they’re not supposed to. If you encounter one of these situations, the best course of action is to avoid engaging with the driver and steer as far away as possible.

Ignore Aggressive Drivers

Lastly, there are times when lousy driving can turn into aggressive drivers taking a mistake a bit too far. If you encounter yourself in a situation where you’ve engaged with an aggressive driver, your first instinct should be to deescalate the situation by driving away. If this doesn’t work, and the aggressive driver starts following you, avoid going to your home or workplace and instead drive to the nearest police station for help.

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