Online Defensive Driving Tips

If you’re in Cleveland, then you’ve probably noticed the increase in the number of traffic control cruisers along I-271 and I-90. And if you’re going to drive like a nutcase, the traffic cops are going to catch you for sure. State troopers have been doing their rounds looking for aggressive drivers. 8 troopers are on duty in Cuyahoga County are on the lookout for tailgaters and other driving miscreants. Some of the traffic violations that troopers will be on the lookout for are: Improper lane changing. Tailgating. Drinking and Driving. Speeding. Attempting to push other cars into the next lane. Following too closely. If any of these are observed, the drivers will be pulled over and may get a ticket.

Have you ever gripped your steering wheel in anger every time a driver cuts you off? Have you ever blown your car horn in anger just to remind someone that he’s drifting into your lane and not paying attention? It is but natural to lash out in anger when you are behind the wheel. Most of us lean on the horn, scream obscenities and even gesticulate angrily to other drivers. However, it would be wise to keep your anger at bay. Road rage is now being considered a traffic offense that disregards the safety of others. Little good comes out of getting angry with other drivers. It can cost you greatly in the long-term. Aggressive driving accounts for nearly one-third of all crashes and fatalities. This is why avoiding road range can benefit you in the long run. Here are some tips to avoid road rage: Get a good night’s rest: When you don’t get good sleep, you tend to be more irritable. So, sleep well and prevent road rage, as this helps to make you more attentive behind the wheel. Don’t take o...

Delaware’s Office of Highway Safety has been asking local drivers to “Respect the Sign”. Respect the Sign is this year’s theme for the aggressive driving campaign. The office will be putting up posters, billboards, flyers and even ads online and over the radio to encourage drivers to follow the traffic signs every day. According to the Office, nearly 40 percent of the overall fatal crashes that take place in Delaware are caused due to aggressive driving. Of all these crashes, nearly one-third are caused because drivers fail to yield to the right way. Last year, police handed out more than 3,300 citations for aggressive driving, and this includes: tailgating, speeding, and running stop signs or red lights. The Delaware State Police as well as the Dover and Milford Police will be conducting local patrols on the lookout for aggressive drivers. The first patrols are already underway and will run up until March 12th. The next wave will commence on April 24th and will run up until May 7th.