Another key to excellent driving is to keep a cool temper while behind the wheels. Haven’t you wondered that most road mishaps and even traffic violations have happened and committed when emotions are running real high? This is for the obvious reason that when emotions kick in, judgment takes a backseat.

Road rage is definitely something that you might want to control. In some areas, surveys have indicated that around 70% of drivers actually suffer from road rage. That’s pretty much 7 out of 10 cars on the road. And there’s a very high chance that you and the tailgating bastard from behind fall into this category.

If you are already stressed or upset even before stepping into your car, I suggest that you try to settle yourself first. Walk a bit or if you really are in a hurry, count to ten while taking deep breaths before turning the ignition on. If you are already driving, better pull over first and calm yourself down before driving off again.

Try not to blow your top off when other drivers make mistakes. Focus on keeping yourself safe. Your life is not worthy of being gunned down by a psycho driver on the loose just because you flipped a finger at him when he cut you on the road.