• Driving Tips
• Aggressive Drivers
• Resources

Tips

• Leave 2 seconds between yourself and the vehicle in front.
• Remember to signal before changing lanes.
• If you can't see the mirrors of a truck, they can't see you.
• Be courteous and allow people to merge into traffic.
• Treat people the way you would like to be treated.
• Share the road.
• Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists.

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Aggressive Drivers

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver:

• First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way.
• Breathe. Stay calm and relaxed. Remember that reaching your destination safely is your goal.
• Put your pride in the back seat. Do not challenge them by speeding up or attempting to “hold-your-own”.
• Avoid eye contact - some people take eye contact as a challenge and will use it as an excuse to escalate their aggressive behaviour.
• Ignore gestures and refuse to return them.

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Resources

• Halton Region has established a Speed Control Policy (27KB) for setting and reviewing speed limits on Regional Roads. It was adopted by Regional Council on June 21, 2000. 
• The Halton Community Road Watch works to help keep our community safer by reporting unsafe driving.

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