Geneism for week 12/4/2013... Will you be naughty or nice behind the wheel this holiday season? An online survey of 1,000 U.S drivers over the age of 18 conducted by State Farm® and KRC Research revealed that naughty is in the lead. Nearly two out of three (64 percent) U.S. drivers have experienced an act of aggressive driving from another driver six times or more in the past three months, according to the survey. And nearly a third of drivers said their tendency to engage in aggressive driving increases during the winter holidays. “These findings reinforce how important it is to keep safety top of mind when driving every day, but especially during heavy travel times like the winter holidays,” says Chris Mullen, Director of Technology Research at State Farm. “Both negative and positive emotions can affect the way drivers behave. It’s vital to be aware of your state of mind and continually refocus your attention on the road and practicing safe driving behaviors.” What is Considered Naughty Driving? Naughty — or aggressive — driving can include speeding or driving too fast for conditions, improper lane changing or passing, and tailgating, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. How to be Nice on the Road Whether drivers are guilty of aggressive driving or have been on the receiving end, State Farm encourages drivers to be nicer during the holiday season by taking control when they can: • Control your behavior on the road. Running traffic signals is one of the most common causes of a car crash in metropolitan areas (U.S. Department Of Transportation Federal Highway Administration) and speeding or driving too fast for conditions accounts for about one-third of all fatal car crashes in America (Governors Highway Safety Association). • Control your emotions. Recognize its not personal -- and it’s not a race. It’s important to get out of the way of an aggressive driver but also to give drivers the benefit of the doubt. • Understand driving conditions before setting out. Plan extra time to get to your destination to account for weather conditions, heavy traffic or parking lot congestion. If available, use public transportation when expecting inclement weather or heavy traffic times.
Posted on: Wed, 04 Dec 2013 23:48:17 +0000
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