1. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA),drivers who commit road rage are between the ages of 18 to 26 males, poorly educated, with criminal records.  They have histories of violence, drug abuse or alcohol problems, and many have suffered an emotional or professional setback.

2. Don’t take traffic problems personally. Believe it or not traffic is not an organized conspiracy to prevent you from being on time.  Avoid eye contact with aggressive drivers; it only encourages them.

3. If they make an obscene gesture don’t make one or two back to them, although it may be incredibly gratifying, it brings you to their level, and can escalate the situation.

4. If the driver has done something stupid to you don’t return the favor.  In other words don’t have a contest to see who is the dumbest, you may just win.

5. Be careful about using your horn as a method of communicating, even a friendly honk can be misinterpreted.

6. Do not block the passing lane–no matter how fast you are going there will always be someone who wants to go faster.

7. Don’t take more than one parking place – Do not allow your door to hit the car next to you.

8. Assume other drivers’ mistakes are not personal – Be polite and courteous, even if the other driver is a jerk

9. Don’t take more than one parking place – Do not allow your door to hit the car next to you – Do not tailgate.

10. Avoid all conflicts.  If another driver challenges you, let them go. If they pursue you find the nearest police station.