• How to deal
with aggressive drivers.
The driver's renewal course will teach you how to deal
with aggressive drivers, sharing the road with motorcycles, and tractor - trailers, as well as learning to avoid distractions as you drive alongside other motorists on the road.
Your driving instructor has taught you many skills in defensive driving to prepare yourself in dealing
with aggressive drivers on the road.
The way to stay safe
with aggressive drivers on the road is to approach the situation in a calm, clear, and safe manner.
For that reason, be proactive about dealing
with aggressive drivers in the right way.
If you are involved in a crash
with an aggressive driver, you have three options for recovering damages: you may file a claim with the insurance of the at - fault driver, file a claim with your own insurance (which you may do if you have collision coverage, MedPay coverage, or UM / UIM coverage), or file a lawsuit directly against the other driver.
- Keep your eyes on the road: Don't make eye contact
with an aggressive driver.
You never know when you will find yourself involved
with an aggressive driver, and engaging in their antics is never a safe answer.
It's crucial that we stay up to date with the latest defensive driving techniques, so that if we find ourselves on the roads
with an aggressive driver, we have the skills to counter their actions and keep ourselves out of a potentially deadly situation.
Not exact matches
I also asked Chesky to weigh in on the recent tumult at Uber, a company often lumped into the same bucket as Airbnb as the poster children of the «sharing economy» and which has been dealing
with extensive fallout from accusations of an
aggressive and sexist culture and a leaked video showing CEO Travis Kalanick berating an Uber
driver.
«I feel like legislating pedestrian distraction might give
aggressive drivers a scapegoat to blame fatalities on the road
with, and I'm not excited about that aspect.»
Tom Cruise plays a hotshot
driver who takes over NASCAR
with his
aggressive style, but is always a bad turn away from ending his life.
And for years, every time the
aggressive Waltrip so much as rubbed fenders
with another
driver, his roller - coaster image would take a plunge.
If he'd taken an
aggressive lunge up the inside and collided
with Vettel, fans would be calling him a rash
driver, and two below par weekends in a row would have been bad for him.
In a sport dominated for adecade by the German
driver Michael Schumacher and his Ferrari team, Montoyawas viewed as an
aggressive, risk - taking
driver with a rare instinct forpassing on the demanding winding road courses through cities and countryside.His name and mischievous smile were known from Canada to Monaco to Bahrain andChina.
Pirelli have released the tyre choices for each
driver ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix next weekend,
with Ferrari among those adopting more
aggressive strategies.
With the nation baking in the August heat and its highways packed with vacationers, the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation has just released its first - ever survey of aggressive behavior behind the wheel: Nearly 80 percent of U.S. drivers say they committed at least one antisocial act on the road in the past y
With the nation baking in the August heat and its highways packed
with vacationers, the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation has just released its first - ever survey of aggressive behavior behind the wheel: Nearly 80 percent of U.S. drivers say they committed at least one antisocial act on the road in the past y
with vacationers, the AAA Traffic Safety Foundation has just released its first - ever survey of
aggressive behavior behind the wheel: Nearly 80 percent of U.S.
drivers say they committed at least one antisocial act on the road in the past year.
«In addition to having a higher prevalence of triple - negative breast cancers than Caucasian women — something that has been documented in previous studies — we found that African American women
with breast cancer had a significantly higher prevalence of the TP53
driver mutation, basal tumor subtype and greater genomic diversity within tumors, all of which suggest more
aggressive tumor biology,» says Tanya Keenan, MD, of the MGH Cancer Center, lead author of the study.
The GT's steering, braking, and suspension setup are all phenomenal, allowing you to attack apex curbs
with an
aggressive I - will - own - you style that seemingly rewards
drivers more the harder they push.
Like other F Sport models, the
driver interacts
with a more
aggressive steering wheel and configurable gauge cluster that changes appearance based on drive setting.
It's low, wide, and absolutely breathtaking,
with a teardrop - shaped, carbon - fiber
driver cell flanked by
aggressive, air - channeling body structures formed out of composites and aluminum.
Just as on the new 911, it's now possible to have both versions of the Boxster
with Porsche's Active Suspension Management (PASM), and the Sports Chrono package that offers a more
aggressive driver - selectable engine control map as well as a stopwatch sitting on top of the facia.
As the test
driver from RML showed us afterward, you can make the thing dance, but you have to be a little
aggressive with the controls.
Of course, overconfidence can be an issue when dealing
with a sharp turn - in and
aggressive power delivery in a rocket ship
with a short 95.5 - inch wheelbase, especially since the FD sports no
driver - assist controls other than antilock brakes.
BMW wrapped all these in a fresh, confident package
with big brakes,
aggressive styling (including a shorter hood and crisper overhangs that ensure the
driver sits closer to the center of the car than in previous BMW roadsters), and a low roofline to signal the two - door's performance credentials.
The new Recaro sport seats provide
aggressive support
with generous bolstering in the seat back and cushion, improving
driver confidence at any speed.
Audi is officially suggesting the key visual
driver is «elegance» but it's far more purposeful than that,
with a sloping roofline that still delivers adult - passenger rear headroom and plenty of luggage space, but is dominated by the most
aggressive grille on any Audi to date.
Combining the practicality of a sedan
with the
aggressive stance of a coupe, the 2018 Mercedes - Benz CLA is the perfect car for performance - minded
drivers.
The Adventuro AT3 is an all terrain tire designed for light truck and SUV
drivers wanting
aggressive looks
with civilized on - road manners.
The tongue - in - cheek appearance
with the
aggressive red paint, black trim and sporty wheels made me laugh out loud as I approached the
driver's door, but as always this van's driving characteristics make for a comfortable, enjoyable ride whether loaded up
with people / crapola or riding solo as I did this time around.
Kunikane also told Car and
Driver the Civic Type R gets its own, higher - flow fuel injectors and a more
aggressive software tune than the Accord,
with a slightly higher, 7000 - rpm redline.
Ultra also offers a heavy - duty battery, an air filtration system
with a filter that can be changed inside the car without having to lift the hood, wood accents on the door trim, automatic - dimming inside mirror, AM / FM
with compact - disc player and three extra speakers (for a total of nine), heated outside mirrors, rear seat pass - through to the trunk to hold skis inside, heated leather seats, programmable variable - effort power steering that's set at the dealership for low - or high - effort steering response for the more
aggressive driver, radio controls in the steering wheel, rear seat vanity mirrors in the roof and moisture - sensing wipers that go to work on their own.
The Contour SE,
with its 15 - inch tires, four - wheel disc brakes and sporty suspension, is designed for the more
aggressive driver.
Among the standard features included are: turbocharged 2.4 - liter I - 4 World engine
with Dual Variable Valve Timing; Getrag DMT6 six - speed manual transmission; unique hood
with functional air scoop; performance four - wheel anti-lock disc brakes
with vented front brake rotors; Electronic Stability Program; advanced multi-stage
driver and front passenger air bags; supplemental side window curtain air bag;
driver inflatable knee blocker; air conditioning
with particulate and odor air filter and Chill Zone (TM) beverage storage cooler; illuminated cup holders; 12 - volt power outlet; 115 - volt auxiliary power outlet; sliding armrest
with cell phone holder; performance - oriented instrumentation including a center - mounted tachometer; sport seating
with aggressive bolstering and performance fabric inserts and SRT - unique 19 - inch cast aluminum painted wheels.
Nissan's nicely bolstered seats feature available thigh support and, in conjunction
with the sporty three - spoke steering wheel, place the
driver in a commanding position that encourages
aggressive driving.
This model will offer its
drivers a more
aggressive and athletic aesthetic
with aero - form features across the front, rear and sides of the vehicle.
BMW equips the 6 Series
with its Driving Dynamic Control that allows for various settings from Comfort to Sport +, the latter permitting the
driver to adjust transmission shift points and firm up the suspension when a more
aggressive driving style is required.
Yes, efficiency is its raison d'étre, from the various drive modes to the beltless eCVT, but going into battle
with aggressive highway
drivers is nothing to fear.
Demanding
drivers are rewarded
with precision sport - tuned suspension and braking, electronic Torque Vectoring Control to cut understeer and three - mode electronic stability control, all wrapped in
aggressive styling.
Of course, true enthusiast
drivers will likely opt for the F - Sport package that offers a more
aggressive wheel and tire package, as well as variable adaptive suspension settings such as the available Lexus Dynamic Handling system
with Variable Gear Ratio Steering and Dynamic Rear Steering.
Although it contained less
aggressive styling than its predecessors, it still differed from the normal Taurus
with different seats, wheels, bumpers, drivetrain, as well as a fin being put on the
driver's side windshield wiper, to keep it on the windshield at high speeds.
With the dual - mode exhaust,
drivers can personalize the exhaust sound, from a «stealth» mode to the most
aggressive «track» mode.
From being the highest ranking among large SUVs (courtesy of JD Power) to providing
drivers with a smooth ride,
aggressive powertrain options, and a sophisticated interior, the Land Rover Range Rover does it all.
Blade Silver Metallic, Custom Sill Plates
With Stingray Logo, Preferred Equipment Group ($ 8,005 — includes standard equipment; Bose advanced 10 - speaker system with bass box; HD Radio with additional 9 months of Sirius / XM Satellite Radio service (1 year total); Memory Package with recall for 2 driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
With Stingray Logo, Preferred Equipment Group ($ 8,005 — includes standard equipment; Bose advanced 10 - speaker system
with bass box; HD Radio with additional 9 months of Sirius / XM Satellite Radio service (1 year total); Memory Package with recall for 2 driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with bass box; HD Radio
with additional 9 months of Sirius / XM Satellite Radio service (1 year total); Memory Package with recall for 2 driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with additional 9 months of Sirius / XM Satellite Radio service (1 year total); Memory Package
with recall for 2 driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with recall for 2
driver «presets» for 8 - way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt - and - telescoping steering column; frameless, auto - dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote
with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on driver visor); heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with garage door opener and three programmable channels (located on
driver visor); heated and ventilated
driver and passenger seats
with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with power bolster and lumbar; head - up display
with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with color readouts for street mode, track mode
with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with g - meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft - deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body - color, heated, power - adjustable outside mirrors
with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with driver - side auto - dimming; navigation
with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with 3D maps; premium leather - wrapped leather instrument panel, center console and door panels; perforated napa leather seating surfaces), Visible Carbon - Fiber Roof Panel ($ 1,995 — includes removable, visible carbon - fiber roof panel
with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with body - color surround), Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($ 1,795 — includes Magnetic Selective Ride Control; Performance Traction Management), Dual - Mode Performance Exhaust ($ 1,195 — includes dual - mode performance exhaust
with additional horsepower, aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($
with additional horsepower,
aggressive exhaust sound and 4 - inch polished stainless - steel tips), Carbon - Fiber Interior Appearance Package ($ 995 — includes carbon - fiber instrument panel trim), 19» x 8.5» Front and 20» x 10.0» Rear Black Aluminum Wheels ($ 495), Carbon Flash - Painted Rear Spoiler and Outside Mirrors ($ 100)
Just exactly what is a sports sedan?Each automaker, it seems, has a different answer, but generally a sports sedan is considered to be one that has four doors, bucket seats, a floor - mounted shifter, a full set of gauges, a peppy engine and the handling performance of a sports car.We asked several automakers to define the term sports sedan.Here's what they said: - Pontiac: «A sports sedan should combine excellent handling,
aggressive styling, responsive engine / transmission performance and a
driver - oriented cockpit
with the convenience of four doors,» said Pontiac general manager John G. Middlebrook.
As a result, most
drivers will find they are more
aggressive with the throttle and constantly have to work their way up and down the gearbox to keep up
with traffic, which won't help their fuel economy in everyday driving.
Later models often received exclusive body trim
with more
aggressive front and rear bumpers, and other options such as rear hatch spoilers or side skirts, as well as sportier interiors designed to cater to the
driver.
Aggressive bolsters hold on tight in hard cornering (which is all we got to do in this car), but they might be a bit much for the ins and outs of running errands, and the inboard side of the
driver's seat interferes
with your elbow when shifting.
Car and
Driver,
with a more - than - respectable 4.5 out of 5 rating, calls this top of the 2017 Dodge Charger line «the most powerful production sedan on earth,» and Kelley Blue Book praises it for its» [unique combination of] comfort, interior room and technology
with aggressive styling, horsepower to spare and just enough attitude.»
The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder ups its adventure - ready credentials
with aggressive new exterior styling, increased power and towing capability, and advanced
driver assistance features.