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When should you avoid eye-to-eye contact when driving?
I’ve read that there are certain times when you should avoid making eye contact with other drivers, but I’m not sure when it applies. When should I avoid eye contact when driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
As a general rule, keep your eyes on the road. That inherently means you should avoid eye-to-eye contact when driving.
But I’m betting you heard that you should avoid making eye contact when another driver is exhibiting aggressive behavior. And that’s a great rule, too.
When another driver is tailgating you, cuts you off, or drives by and stares you down, the worst thing you can do is stare back. In the animal kingdom, prolonged eye contact is an aggressive behavior—and humans are really no different. Staring at someone can exacerbate the problem and may lead to
road rage
.If someone is getting on your last nerve, find other ways to deal with the situation. Options might include:
- Pulling over and taking a deep breath
- Putting on some light, soothing music
- Not reciprocating the aggressive behavior
- Staying away from the other driver
- As a last-ditch effort, pulling into a public place or the nearest police station
Safe driving prevents accidents and keeps your car insurance rates low—so focus on that and try to ignore everything else. The
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