chapter 7 — personal strategies Strategies: handling other drivers’ aggression Preventing aggression  111 How can you make sure you don’t increase the anger or  frustration of other drivers? If you use your smart driving skills,  allow plenty of space and give others the right-of-way, you can  help prevent situations that cause aggression. If you’re in a situation where you feel threatened:  When other drivers start acting aggressively behind the wheel:  • Sound the horn or attract attention to yourself if  someone tries to get into your car.  • Keep the doors locked and the windows closed.  • Don’t go home.  • Call the police if you have a cellphone. (If you’re  travelling with someone else, get this person to make  the call so you can focus on driving.)  • Get help. Drive to a police station or to a location  where there are plenty of people (for example, a  shopping mall).  • Don’t return aggression. Avoid eye contact, keep away  from erratic drivers and don’t gesture back.  • Respond with good driving manners. Give the other  driver plenty of room and the right-of-way. 