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People blinded byroad rageare usually devoid of logic.
This storyis one of the many proofs of that.
A truck driver endured the unbearablebehavior of a boomerwho berated him during a traffic encounter.
Believing his actions were justified, the raging individual called the police.
However, the officers knew the man was in the wrong and dealt with him instead.
Colorado State University counseling psychologist and authorDr.
Jeffrey Deffenbacherclassifies these individuals as high-anger drivers who usually exhibit traits like hostile, aggressive thinking.
They are often short-fused, likely because of work or domestic stress.
They get behind the wheel angry and express themselves through impulsive actions.
Based on the authors story, the boomer ticked all these boxes laid out by Dr. Deffenbacher.
Experts always stand by taking the high road during such situations.
Australia-based law firmShine Lawyersadvocates avoiding all forms of engagement with an angry driver.
Onetipis to remain in your vehicle to prevent retaliation.
They also advise deflecting eye contact and against returning rude gestures.
Instead, he let the responding police officers handle the problem, which worked well for him.
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