Saskatchewan Driver Education GDL Class 7 Learner Practice Test

Staying calm and avoiding confrontation in the presence of aggressive drivers is crucial for your safety and the safety of others on the road. Aggressive driving can escalate quickly, and engaging with aggressive drivers verbally, for example, might provoke further hostility. Instead, remaining composed allows you to diffuse the situation and keep your focus on driving safely.

By avoiding confrontation, you reduce the risk of escalating the conflict, which can lead to dangerous situations for you and other road users. It is important to respond to aggressive driving by creating space. This could mean slowing down, changing lanes, or even pulling over if necessary. These actions ensure that you do not become involved in a potentially dangerous situation and allow you to safely remove yourself from the vicinity of the aggressive driver.

In contrast, methods like speeding up to get ahead could lead to reckless driving behavior, increasing the chances of a collision, while suddenly braking to show dominance may provoke further aggression from the other driver, jeopardizing your safety.