This week ushers in the 2023 season of the National Football League, and marks another installment of the intrastate rivalry Cy-Hawk series. Tailgating at your favorite gridiron contest can be a fun time to connect with friends and support your team. Tailgating takes on a new meaning if you’re in traffic. Whether you are following too closely or driving aggressively the consequences of tailgating aren’t as fun on the roadway.
What really happens if you’re a few minutes late compared to never getting where you want to go? Is it worth getting all worked up?
So, what should you do if you find yourself getting agitated behind the wheel? Instead of tailgating, speeding, or weaving in and out of traffic, take a minute and a few deep breaths. It may sound simple, but it can be that easy to get your emotions back under control.
On the road, tailgating is nothing more than an attempt to bully other drivers. Are you a roadway bully? https://youtu.be/FOZf36wkOGY?feature=shared
So far this year in Iowa, 261 people have been killed in traffic crashes. That’s an increase of seven since last Friday. In Iowa in 2022, there were 338 traffic-related deaths. To see statistics published daily by the Office of Driver Services, go to the daily fatality report at https://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/stats/daily.pdf