DAYTON — Nearly 80 percent of drivers are aggressive behind the wheel, according to new data gathered by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
Not to be confused with road rage, aggressive driving doesn’t involve one driver targeting another. It is usually the result of an impatient driver or someone who is a hurry, but it is still very dangerous.
“Speeding, red-light running, and cutting other drivers off can kill you, your passengers, and others sharing the road,” said Pat Brown, AAA Driving School Supervisor.
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AAA reported that drivers are likely to see an increase in aggressive driving due to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the holiday season.
Data shows that speeding is the number one aggressive driving offense, with men being the biggest culprits of it. It also showed that younger male and female drivers tend to be more aggressive than older drivers.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol has seen a 46 percent increase in citations for speeding over 100 mph and an eight percent increase in speed-related fatalities between mid-March and mid-November.
“Driving aggressively isn’t worth the risk,” said Brown. “When you get behind the wheel, be patient, be kind, and obey traffic laws so everyone gets home safely.”
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