The amount of aggressive driving is increasing on our roads. Some of the signs of an aggressive driver include a person who…

Avoiding Aggressive Driving

The amount of aggressive driving is increasing on our roads. Some of the signs of an aggressive driver include a person who changes lanes abruptly to pass a slower driver, a driver who tailgates in an attempt to get another driver to speed up, and a driver who curses at other drivers. They put themselves and others at risk on the roads. A variety of studies have revealed certain traits common in aggressive drivers. If a person is ever pursued by an aggressive driver, he or she should ask someone in the car to call 911 or drive to a nearby police station. […] Finally, people who engage in aggressive driving behaviors take the chance of injuring or killing themselves and other drivers.

ROBERTSON, M. Disponível em: www.lelandwest.com. Acesso em: 14 set. 2013 (adaptado).

A violência no trânsito é um dos grandes problemas da sociedade contemporânea. O número de motoristas agressivos tem crescido cada vez mais nas estradas. Segundo o texto, um dos sinais comuns de agressividade é