Aggressive driving

Aggressive driving is a form of automobile operation in which an operator will deliberately behave in such a manner as to increase the risk of an automobile accident.

Aggressive driving can lead to serious crimes, such as manslaughter or murder. An aggressive driver may drive so recklessly as to injure or kill another driver such as himself or herself.

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as a progression of unlawful driving actions such as:

• Speeding – exceeding the posted limit or driving too fast for conditions
• Excessive lane changing – changing lanes without reasonable cause
• Improper passing – failing to signal intent, using an emergency lane to pass, or passing on the shoulder, cutting into another car's path
• Tailgating – driving near the back of another's car at too close of a range

References and links

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Above Average Driver – public safety initiative
• Smooth Operator – a public safety initiative
• The Flicker Fusion Factor