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People in any state may drive aggressively for several reasons, but heavy traffic is a primary factor. Sometimes people are angry about something that has happened in their personal lives. Maybe they got laid off from work or argued with a spouse, partner or teen. Drivers running late for an appointment or work may quickly get agitated. If they get behind a driver they feel is going too slow, for example, they may tailgate this person to try to intimidate them into going faster or getting out of their way.
If you are injured in a crash caused by an aggressive driver, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your medical costs, lost wages and other losses. However, the insurance company of the liable party will do all they can to pay you as little as possible. They will likely try to shift some of the blame to you.
Victims can sometimes be partially to blame for an aggressive driving crash. For instance, if a driver being followed too closely by another one deliberately slams on the brakes. People who do this are often trying to teach the tailgating driver a lesson. Unfortunately, that can easily backfire and lead to a crash.
Even if you think you may have been partially to blame for a crash, you should never say so to first responders, the other party or anyone except your attorney. For one thing, you may be wrong. Let crash scene investigators do their job and determine who is at fault. Your attorney’s job is to ensure you are not assessed with more than your share of liability.
You may be eligible to file a claim despite being partially at fault for your crash. However, any compensation you are awarded will be reduced by your percentage of fault. As long as you are not found 100 percent liable for a crash, you may still have a case. This is something you should discuss with your attorney. He or she will need to review all the details of your situation to determine if you may have a case.
Drivers who suddenly find themselves confronted by any of these behaviors may get angry as well, but reacting to an aggressive driver could make things much worse. However, there are things you can do to protect yourself from an aggressive driver.
Staying alert can help you to spot an aggressive driver ahead of you before you get too close. One common example is if you see a driver erratically weaving in and out of traffic lanes. However, you should also regularly check your side mirrors and rear-view mirrors as an aggressive driver could also be behind you.
The last thing you want is to get drawn into this other driver’s aggressive behavior. In other words, keep focused on what you can do to avoid engaging with a reckless driver, such as by hanging back until that individual gets further ahead.
In other words, do not become part of the problem, such as by laying on your horn, making gestures or shouting. You should not make any eye contact with an aggressive driver.
If another driver is tailgating you to let you know he or she wants to get past you, put on your turn signal right away. This lets that driver know you are going to move out of their way. Remain calm and look for space in the next lane and move over when it is safe.
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People often confuse road rage with aggressive driving, but they are two different things. That said, aggressive driving behaviors can often transition into an act of road rage.
While specific behaviors are not listed under the law, KRS § 189.290 states drivers of any vehicle must operate carefully. Drivers must show regard for the safety of pedestrians and other vehicles sharing the road.
So what type of behavior classifies as aggressive driving in Kentucky? Any actions that have the potential to cause harm to another individual or lead to a crash may be considered aggressive driving.
Common examples of aggressive driving behaviors include:
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