Don't rage while driving; your driving license could be revoked

If we honk or give way late, they will overtake and verbally abuse us, and block our vehicle. Then there will be assault and battery. The problem created by those who get angry while driving is no small matter. This mentality is called 'road rage'. The Motor Vehicles Department is taking action to control such people. The decision is to cancel their licenses.

The emergency action is in the backdrop of the incident in which a young man was hit and killed by CISF personnel during a road dispute in Nedumbassery.

It is common for people to block the road and fight even over trivial matters while driving. If the dispute causes traffic congestion, the license will be suspended for a certain number of days. If this causes a serious accident or loss of life, the license of offender will be cancelled.

Road rage

Road rage is aggressive behaviour exhibited by drivers. It is expressed in various ways. Road ragers will threaten other drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists. They will drive dangerously to scare them off. Road ragers may make obscene gestures and honk their horn continuously. They may speed up their vehicles or drive slowly without giving way to the oncoming traffic. Road ragers may even drive close and scratch other vehicles.

To avoid Rage

• Change the habit of leaving late. The main problem is the rush to reach the destination
• Do not drive with conflicts at work/home in mind. Do not fight in the vehicle
• Give up the attitude of not respecting others. Do not fall for the provocation of another driver