An average of at least 1,500 men, women, and children are injured or killed each year in the United States as a result of "aggressive driving." A review of 10,037 incidents gathered by a study done for AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety from newspapers, police reports, and insurance reports clearly illustrates that anyone can be targeted and victimized. The data also indicate that there is no one profile of the so-called "aggressive driver." Although the majority of the perpetrators are between the ages of 18 and 26, the study recorded hundreds of cases in which the perpetrator was 26 to 50 years old. In 86 known cases from January of 1990 to September 1, 1996, the aggressive driver was 50 to 75 years old. But hundreds of aggressive drivers -- motorists who have snapped and committed incredible violence -- are successful men and women with no known histories of crime, violence, or alcohol and drug abuse.

Upon completion of this learning event, the learner will be able to recognize the signs of personal aggressive driving behavior in others and themselves. The learner will also be able to identify constructive responses and prevention measures that can be used to avoid injury due to aggressive drivers/driving. This course covers how to deal with and avoid "road rage" if it is encountered while you are driving. This course could be taught as part of a company Driver Safety Program.

Relevant Standards: OSHA General Duty Clause Section 5(a)(1)

• Linear Duration/min: 00:14:00
• Origin Date: 01/08
• Last Update: 09/08
• Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
• Interactivity: Level II
• Supervising SME: Trey Greene
• Prerequisites: None

Competencies:

To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• DRV 3.2.0 Recognize the behaviors of aggressive drivers 01:45
• DRV 3.3.0 Identify the correct responses to take when confronted by road rage 01:33
• DRV 3.4.0 Identify aggressive driver prevention measures 01:54