What should you do if you are approached by an aggressive driver?

Staying calm, avoiding eye contact, and not engaging is the most effective response when approached by an aggressive driver. This approach helps de-escalate a potentially volatile situation, as engaging with an aggressive driver can provoke further hostility or escalate the confrontation. By remaining composed and steering clear of direct interactions, you reduce the chances of aggravating the other driver. It's important to focus on your own driving and safety, as well as the safety of any passengers in your vehicle. This strategy aligns with the principle of defensive driving, which emphasizes maintaining control of your own behavior on the road and not reacting to the provocations of others.

Other responses like honking the horn, speeding up, or confronting the aggressive driver can intensify the situation, leading to unsafe driving conditions or road rage incidents. By choosing to remain calm, your priority is to keep yourself and others safe rather than engage in confrontational behavior.