1. TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY
Behind the Wheel ?
Keep your cool!
Who is in control?
You or Your frustration?
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2. Control is the key to survival !
We have all at some time, cursed/been
mad at another driver while driving!
Banged our fists on the steering wheel,
shouted out the window and worse.
WHY?
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3. Can cause unwise decisions that puts safety at risk.
Frustration!
Can cause unwise decisions that puts safety at risk.
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4. Common source of frustrations!
Driver’s caught in heavy traffic.
Caused by other drivers:
Driving too slow
Driving haphazardly/fast
Cutting your vehicle on the road and failing to use signal lights
Tailgaters/Road Bullies
Poorly maintained vehicle resulting in poor
operational efficiency.
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5. Frustrated/Aggravated ?
Don’t react aggressively! Maintain your
composure.
Back off, don’t make eye contact or gestures
of any kind to the offending driver.
A negative reaction will only get another
one – and it’s dangerous because you could
become out of control!
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6. Remember!
Patience is not only a virtue, it is also a practice, useful and necessary when driving!
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7. When frustration builds up …. Stay cool and composed
Turn on your favourite radio station.
Talk to your passenger, keeping your full
attention on the road
When being tailgated, let the other
vehicle pass.
Simple solutions can go a long way to diffusing your frustration!
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8. Stay in Control
You are in driver's seat!
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