How to Prevent Road Rage
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from sendmemedia and more videos in the General Driving category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Tailgaters, horn-honkers, and jerks who cut you off are enough to drive any driver batty. Here’s how to keep your cool behind the wheel. To complete this How-To you will need: Sleep Plenty of time to reach your destination Patience Relaxing music (optional) Photos of your loved ones (optional) Step 1: Get sleep Get plenty of shut-eye. Lack of sleep can make you cranky and prone to feelings of annoyance and anger. Get the recommended eight hours before your morning commute. Step 2: Give yourself time to get there Allow yourself plenty of time to reach your destination. If you’re running late, it’s easy to get stressed and lose your temper on the road. Allotting 10 extra minutes for your trip will allow you to handle unexpected delays calmly. Tip: Try listening to relaxing music or audio books while driving. It can help insulate you from the chaos of the road. Step 3: Take breaks on long trips Take regular breaks when driving long distances to stretch your legs and grab some food. Spending hour after hour in a stuffy car can leave you irritable and frustrated. Step 4: Keep your cool If someone changes lanes without looking …