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Posted by: GMACK24

From the MSP Website: I really wanna get the word out.
People are driving like shit lately and if we all headed some of these suggestions there would be less "Road Rage" and the like . . .

Massachusetts law enforcement recommends the following 10 tips to reduce aggressive and distracted driving:

• Obey posted speed limits. Allow extra travel time for traffic and bad weather.
• Always signal your intentions when turning or changing lanes.
• Come to a full stop at red lights and stop signs. Never run yellow lights.
• Let other drivers pass and merge as necessary.
• On multi-lane highways, use the left lane for passing only.
• Avoid distracted driving, especially if using a cell phone.
• Refrain from unnecessary use of your horn.
• Pay attention to the special needs of those who drive trucks and buses, ride motorcycles and bicycles, along with pedestrians.
• Wear your safety belt. It’s your best defense against an aggressive or distracted driver.

If you encounter an aggressive or distracted driver:

• Control your emotions to avoid escalating the situation.

• Avoid eye contact and obscene gestures.
• If a serious incident occurs, contact the nearest police agency. If using a cell phone, pull over at a safe location and dial 911.

Make Massachusetts roadways safer to use by showing other drivers some Road Respect.

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Posted by: SOT

It's MA...this program will never fly.

It's like telling a Jersey girl not to use hairspray.

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Posted by: Andy0921

Yup...Mass holes will continue to drive like douche bags

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Posted by: MM1799

Good tips. Especially the allow extra time.. maybe people wont be running others off the road to get to their destination. Also the pass and merge tip.. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people going 55mph in the passing lane getting pissed because people are tailgating them and the people behind them are getting just as pissed. Bad situation all the way around.

Oh and to all you "heroes" out there who like to play police and chase the psycho around the highway: Cut that shit out. You are just multiplying the problem.

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Posted by: Barbrady

It is comical to me cuz no one gives a shyt about any one but themselves on the road in Mass. But, NC is worse IMO, ignorant and discourteous drivers.... worse than any Masshole. And the traffic in NC aint shyt in comparison which makes it

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Posted by: Nachtwächter

A lot of people are buying motorcycles and the number of inexperienced riders is going to increase over the summer. Hopefully people try and pay a bit more attention to others on the road.

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Posted by: dcs2244

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Originally Posted by Nachtwächter A lot of people are buying motorcycles and the number of inexperienced riders is going to increase over the summer. Hopefully people try and pay a bit more attention to others on the road.

Some call them "organ donors"...

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Posted by: NewEngland2007

I thought that's how you're supposed to drive anyway. Aren't all of those tips basic driving instructions?

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Posted by: OutOfManyOne

If people followed all those rules we'd be out of a job. Keep violatin and hatin.

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Posted by: Nachtwächter

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Originally Posted by dcs2244 Some call them "organ donors"...

Organs are best when not tenderized.

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