Keeping Your Cool When Driving

If you feel your temperature rise the moment another car cuts you off, you’re not alone. But if you consider speeding up and retaliating, you may be experiencing road rage. Sound familiar? If so, consider these sanity-saving safety tips:

• Assess your feelings before you drive. If you’re excessively stressed or angry, wait to get in the car.
• Plan ahead, allowing extra time for your travels.
• Listen to traffic reports and avoid congestion whenever possible.
• Get enough sleep each night.
• Don’t drive longer than three hours at a time without taking a break.
• When you feel yourself getting angry, take a deep breath.
• Remember that all drivers make mistakes. Don’t take others’ actions personally.
• If you feel that you can’t control your aggressive driving, seek professional counseling.