How to Recognize and Respond to Dangerous Drivers

While some crashes are a matter of circumstance, a majority of fatal car accidents can be linked to dangerous drivers operating their vehicles in a reckless or inattentive fashion. While not every act of recklessness is noticeable by a third party, you can often pick up on certain warning signs in other motorists that suggest that they could be a risk. Once you’ve recognized them, knowing how to respond to dangerous drivers is key to successfully avoiding a Nevada car accident.

Signs of Dangerous Drivers

Whether it’s texting behind the wheel, drowsy driving, or letting one’s temper get the best of them, the dangerous actions of many motorists are usually accompanied by telltale signs in how they drive. If you notice any of these behaviors in the drivers around you, you should stay on your guard, regardless of whether it’s in a car, bus, or truck:

• Speeding or driving too slowly for the flow of traffic, which are both equally capable of causing accidents.
• Drifting between lanes or onto shoulder strips, especially when adjusted with a sudden veering correction.
• Not using turn signals appropriately, or leaving them on for far too long.
• Clear signs of distracted driving, such as loud music, talking on a phone, or otherwise not paying attention to the road.
• Cutting others off, tailgating, blocking others from passing, running red lights, or ignoring the right of way.
• Honking, yelling, or blinding others with high beams, which are surefire signs of aggressive driving or road rage. 

How to Respond to Reckless Drivers

If you notice a dangerous driver, how you choose to respond is ultimately up to your best judgment. In general, however, you’ll want to take one of two actions depending on the severity of their recklessness:

• If the driver’s behaviors don’t warrant an emergency, distance yourself from them to avoid getting caught up in any car accident they may cause. Don’t engage them with honking or impolite driving of your own, or else you could become the target of aggressive driving.
• If the dangerous driver is particularly reckless and poses a threat to others, you should pull over and call 911 immediately to report them. Make sure to take note of anything that could identify their vehicle, as well as the direction they’re traveling in so that they don’t have the chance to hurt other motorists.

Talk to a Nevada Car Accident Attorney

Even if you remain attentive and cautious, you might still end up getting hurt in an auto accident because of the reckless decisions of a dangerous driver. If so, it’s vital that you speak to an auto accident attorney in Nevada as soon as possible, to help you prove that the other driver acted in a negligent manner and was responsible for the crash, and, by extension, your financial damages.

Aaron Law Group can help you get back on your feet and pursue a successful claim, so give us a call today at (702) 550-1111 to schedule a free consultation with one of our legal professionals. Our car accident lawyers have the legal resources and experience necessary to safeguard your claim, taking that burden off of your shoulders so that you can focus on your personal affairs.