From speeding to ignoring traffic signals, unsafe drivers pose a serious hazard on the roadway. Over 50% of fatal crashes involve aggressive driving in some form. While you can't control other drivers, you can steer clear of their behavior. Below are a few strategies to prevent them from impacting your life, as well as your auto insurance premiums. 

3 Tips for Avoiding Aggressive Drivers

1. Leave Space

Keeping a safe distance between surrounding vehicles serves two purposes. Firstly, it allows extra room if you must stop abruptly. Secondly, it ensures you can safely move lanes or exit the roadway if necessary. The goal is to keep at least a car's length of space between you and the vehicle in front. However, this is for normal city driving. When on the highway or going faster, you should leave a car’s length for every 10 mph you are traveling.

2. Double-Check Intersections 

A crash will raise your auto insurance rates, even when the other driver is acting aggressively. To prevent a premium increase, do everything in your power to prevent a collision. Always double-check intersections—even if there are traffic lights—for any cars failing to stop or yield the right-of-way. Follow the same rule when switching lanes to ensure there aren't any vehicles in your blind spots. 

3. Don't Engage

Interacting with aggressive drivers entices them. For that reason, avoid direct contact as much as possible. If they're trying to get your attention, proposing a race, or swerving in and out of traffic, don't give in to impulses. Instead, ignore them by not reacting and avoid eye contact. In situations where the driver doesn't back off, make a safe stop in a parking lot, and contact law enforcement for assistance.

If you need dependable auto insurance, contact 1st Choice Insurance in Fairfield, OH, to learn more about your options. Drivers across Butler and Hamilton counties rely on the family-owned agency for hassle-free, affordable coverage, including SR-22 insurance. Review their policy options online. Request an auto insurance quote today by calling (513) 860-0666.