Outline of My First Additional Outline

Driving in the Age of Rage

This is a presentation of “Road Rage and Aggressive Driving: Steering Clear of Highway Warfare”; Written by Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl; Published by Prometheus Books, 2000; Pages 32-43; Web Link: www.DrDriving.org

By: Constance J.K. DeCaires

I. The expanding age of rage

A. Parking lot Rage E. Neighbor Rage I. Customer Rage

B. Sidewalk Rage F. Shopping mall Rage J. Keyboard rage

C. Surf Rage G. Workplace Rage K. Desk Rage

D. Air Rage H. Cafeteria Rage

II. George Washington’s Rules of Civility

A. Rule No. 1-“Every action done to another driver ought to be done with some sign of respect.”

B. Rule No. 22-“Shew not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy.”

-basis of supportive driving

-also in the bible

III. Protecting Yourself from Aggressive Drivers

A. from the book

-don’t block the passing lane

-don’t switch lanes without signaling

-don’t tailgate

-assume other drivers mistakes are not personal

B. personal tips

-use you signal to let people know what you’re going to do and then give them time to adjust to you

-don’t bully your way through traffic

-do unto others as you wish others to do unto you

Helpful Links:

http://www.foundationsmag.com/civility.html

http://www.drdriving.org/rages/surf.htm

http://www.drdriving.org/index.htm

Home page:

www.soc.hawaii.edu/leonj/409af2004/decaires/home.htm