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How do attitudes affect driving?

I’ve been studying for my driving test and one of the questions is about how attitudes affect driving. Being a person who only has had their learner’s permit, I don’t really understand how this works. How can attitudes affect you when you’re driving?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Attitudes affect driving in a number of harmful ways, including:
  • Poor risk assessment
  • Road rage
  • Increased chances of making a mistake
  • Forgetting proper driving techniques
  • Aggressive driving
If you feel like emotions are getting the best of you while you’re driving, use a few of
these tips
:
  • Listen to soothing music
  • Pull over until you calm down
  • Leave earlier for your destination
  • Don’t escalate situations involving road rage
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