Road rage can be dangerous, as it may lead to rash decisions and mistakes that can lead to accidents as you drive. Learn how to stay away from road rage through this post that Bill Rigdon in Clackamas has for you.

The hotter months of the year bring with them many wonderful things, such as popsicles, summer break from school and work, and the perfect weather to go to the beach. Still, awesome as a sunny day can be, it may also bring with it higher instances of road rage. As you're aware, the extreme heat makes people hot, bothered, and more likely to rage out. Unfortunately, this can be bad news because road rage can lead to aggression (which can affect your mental health), rash decisions, and mistakes that can put your safety in peril when you're behind the wheel. To make sure you don't end up in a vehicular accident because of a moment of road rage, the following post will share tips on avoiding it.

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How to Avoid Road Rage

Start Planning Your Outings

The first tip for defeating road rage is to start planning your outings. Not knowing where you're going, how you'll get there, or being pressed for time can stress you out, which will make you more vulnerable to the situations happening around you. Planning will also help you prepare for unforeseen circumstances that can take place when you're behind the wheel so that you can deal with them calmly and successfully. To that end, be sure to always leave for your destination with more than enough time to get there, so you don't have to rush through the streets and rage out at everybody who gets in the way. The routes you take to get to your destination can also make a difference. It may be better to take a longer, less congested route instead of battling through traffic. Lastly, since the weather outside can make a difference on your mood, try to avoid going out between 11 am and 5 pm, when the sun is the harshest.

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Keep a Zen Environment Inside of Your Vehicle

People can rage out when driving because they feel frustrated and out of control of the situation. If this happens to you, you should try to focus on what you can control. For example, you can focus on making the inside of your vehicle a zen environment. This way, no matter what happens outside, you can remain calm. For instance, you can start by turning on the AC to fight against the extreme heat outside. Keeping your body cool may help keep your emotions cool, too. Likewise, playing your favorite tunes, listening to a podcast, or listening to something that puts you in a good mood can also help you remain calm (just remember that you have to be able to hear a bit of what's happening, so don't turn them all the way up). Finally, if you find that you're incredibly bothered  when you drive, you should try meditating, practicing breathing exercises, and even going to therapy. This way, you'll be able to control your emotions better and keep a cooler head.

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Don't Sweat the Little Things

There are times in which anger is a warranted emotion. In those cases, honking at somebody may be justifiable. Still, you should learn to differentiate when you should and shouldn't do this. As a general rule, you shouldn't sweat the little things. Even if someone makes a small mistake on the road (provided they didn't hit you), a simple honk would do. There's no need to race after them, honk, and insult them. Likewise, if someone else is raging at you, do not engage. If they're mad because of a mistake you made, correct the mistake and carry on your merry way (unless you actually hit them). Avoid engaging in their road rage. At the end of the day, a small burst of aggression behind the wheel can put a sour spin on your day. Don't sweat the little things and don't engage in road rage to care for your safety and mental health.

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