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Show A12 1999 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, IAROUIUD1DAVIS CLIPPER TODAY Care and patience when driving can prevent road rage for not having the children's seat belts fastened. BY MELINDA WILLIAMS Clipper Today Staff Writer You're stalled in traffic on in Farmington, trying to get to an appointment in Salt Lake City on time, but traffic isn't moving. You're getting impatient and angry, but the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the Utah Highway Safety Office warn don't act on those feelings with road rage," the term often used by the media to describe aggressive, sometimes violent drivers. Road rage, a phenomenon seen nationwide became more prev alent m Utah as construction began on and other major highwavs. It has resulted in assault and even murder. The foundation studied more than 10,000 incidents of violent, aggressive driving nationally between 1990 and 19 and found at least 218 people killed and another 12.610 mjured. Craig Allred, director of the Utah Safety Office, part of the Department of Public Safety, said there are no figures available recording mcidents of road rage m Utah. He said the term is not even used m public safety circles. Instead, law enforcement tends to use According to surveys, the things that anger drivers most are pretty consistent. Drivers can protect themselves from becoming road rage victims by avoiding these behaviors: Cutting off other drivers. When merging, allow plenty of room. If you accidentally cut someone off. try to apologize to the driver with an appropriate gesture. If someone cuts you off, slow down and give them room to merge. Driving slowly in the left lane. If you are in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move over and let them by. ou may be right in traveling the speed limit, but you may be making others angry. Tailgating. Allow at least a space between your car and the car ahead. If you think another car is trav ehng too slowly and you are unable to pass, pull back and allow more space, not less. bu should be able to see the headlights of the car mirror. behind in the rear-vietwo-seco- w become dangerous. If another driver tries to pick a fight, put as much distance as possible between you. Do not pull to the side of the road and try to settle things face to face. Avoid eye contact. If another ver is angry avoid eye contact. techniques. Put yourself in the other driver's QlE8tD0D Council member Brent Allen previously asked for traffic studies of the area because of concerns over potential problems to the area by adding the new units. Traffic studies showed the area could easily handle the extra vehicles, with council members also approving landscaping plans, valued at $135,000 for the project perfect gift to treat your Trick-or- - Choose any car value treaters. up to $30,000. 1 Limit One Per Customer. While quantities last. 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He Gordon. tall. own South Fort Lane was and widened. recently Next spring it will be the turn of the north end of the street, from 500 to 900 North. 48-u- 12 f LAYTON said the city has already purchased one property, where a home had to be moved, while appraisals have been completed of all other properties. The bulk of the property involved is on the west side of the street and owned by the Ronnenkamp family. Five property owners may be involved in property acquisition negotiations. Crane said. As a part of the modification to the street, a traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Wasatch Drive and Fort Lane, adjacent to Layton High School. In addition to the widening, curb, gutter, and sidewalk will also be installed, primarily on the street's west side, he added. In other recent city council business, the council gave final approval to the of construction Legacy Apartments, complex of on nearly five acres at 1150 W JAR Gdfan one-fing- Layton acquires land for project LARGE CERAMIC BAT COOKIE The mcidents of aggressiv e driving daily in the state. Many are not reported until they get out of hand. Allred said there is probably more road rage now with the construction, but that there have alwavs been aggressive drivers. "Construction has made people a lot less patient." he said. Allred and AAA agree an incident of road rage requires two participants to get out of hand. If only one driver demonstrates anger, the mcident is not dangerous to anyone. Allred giv es the example of someone driving down the road who is cut off by another driver. "The first driver wav e. The other drigiv es a ver then has two choices, to ignore him and back off or wave one finger back also. The choice is to become more aggressive or calm down." While most incidents involved young men. AAA warns anyone can let their anger take precedence over safe driving Moreover, the foundation found that men and women of all ages can dove aggressively if they find themselv es in the wrong mood or circumstances. When dnvers explained why they became violent, the reasons are often tnvial: "She wouldn't let me pass." or "They kept tailgating me." Allred tells of a situation a few years ago where a woman driving a sport utility vehicle filled with children on a church outing was traveling between Lagoon and Lehi. About Centerville. Allred said, another driver changed lanes too closely in front of her. Instead of backing off. the Parley's Canyon. Both drivers were upset and blaming the other for the situation. Both were cited for reckless dnving and the woman was also cited also available. DOOR BUSTER! (HEnDGZfes the term aggressiv e driving. While there are no hard and fast figures available. Allred said there are probably between one or two and 10 woman honked her hom, speeded up, got in front of the other dnver, and hit her brakes. One of the children flew through the car, hitting their head on the dash board. The other dnver. then upset pulls ahead. That keeps up even as the other dnver pulls on to to head to Park City. The woman followed him, rather than continuing to Lehi. Finally, Allred said, police got both cars stopped at the mouth of car from one lane to another may have a bee in the car, or a crying baby. Whatever the reason, it likely has nothing to do with you. AAA advises there are anger management courses available, which will not only help you relax while driving, but may ultimately prevent a heart books on stress attack. Self-hel- p reduction and anger management are for your trip, don't try to beat the clock. Listen to soothing music or a book on tape. Practice relaxation, dri- Queed usd) shoes. Someone speeding and changing lanes may be a physician or a volunteer fireman. Someone jerking the Get help. If another driver is following you or trying to pick a fight, get help. If you have a cellular phone, call the police. Otherwise, drive to a public place, such as a police station, convenience store or even a hospital. Use your horn to get attention. Do not get out of your car. Do not go home. Forget winning. Allow more time Gestures. Keep your hands on the steering wheel. Avoid making gestures that might make another driver angry, even harmless expressions like shaking your head. Steer clear. Give angry drivers a lot of room. An offended driver can id oak jprwdowilC Wiley pdem (POOR ( |
