What Is Aggressive Driving?

Nearly 80% of drivers across the United States have experienced road rage and anger that leads to aggressive driving. Aggressive drivers are a severe threat to other drivers and can cause severe accidents.

What it Means to Drive Aggressively

Aggressive driving occurs when a driver is careless and disregards the safety of others on the road. Aggressive drivers make poor decisions that increase the risk of a car crash. Aggressive driving has contributed to many accidents across the country.

Common Types of Aggressive Driving

• Tailgating
• Speeding
• Running red lights and stop signs
• Cutting off other drivers
• Weaving in and out of traffic 
• Abruptly changing lanes
• Failing to use proper signals
• Braking abruptly

Road Rage Leads to Aggressive Driving

Road rage occurs when a driver becomes enraged with another driver on the road and begins speeding or tailgating. This behavior increases the risk of being involved in a serious accident.

Common Types of Road Rage

• Cursing or signaling rude gestures at another driver
• Side sweeping
• Throwing objects
• Obsessive horn honking
• Ramming
• Forcing another driver off the road

Contact an Experienced Attorney

At Saladino & Schaaf, our personal injury attorneys have over 75 years of combined experience representing Kentuckians involved in car accidents. Contact one of our attorneys today to discuss your case at 270-444-0406 (Paducah) / 270-753-1529 (Murray) or contact us online for a free case evaluation.