Safe Driving Practices
Safe driving protects everyone. Avoid speeding, aggression, distraction, and impairment. MKJR promotes awareness and education for safer roads in Malaysia.
Keep Calm and Drive Safely
Aggressive driving encompasses behaviours such as tailgating (following too closely), unsafe or sudden lane changes, running red lights, excessive honking, and other hostile actions towards fellow road users. These actions not only break traffic rules but also create dangerous, unpredictable situations that significantly increase the risk of collisions and injuries on the road.
Why is Aggressive Driving Dangerous?
Aggressive Driving Endangers Everyone. Stay Calm, Drive Responsibly
Increased Crash Risk
Unpredictable manoeuvres leave other drivers with less time to react, increasing the likelihood of collisions.
Road Rage
Aggressive actions can escalate conflicts with other drivers, sometimes resulting in dangerous confrontations.
Stress & Impaired Judgement
Driving while angry or stressed reduces focus and impairs decision-making, increasing crash risk.
What You Need to Know About Aggressive Driving Penalties
Specific aggressive acts, such as reckless driving or running red lights, are traffic offences punishable with fines and demerit points. Additionally, causing an accident due to aggressive driving can result in severe legal penalties, particularly if it leads to injuries.
Tips to Avoid Aggressive Driving (and Dealing with It)
Drive Safe, Stay Calm! Avoid aggressive driving and keep the roads safer for everyone.
MKJR Reminder: Promoting courteous and responsible road behaviour through awareness campaigns for a safer driving culture.
Manage Stress
Avoid driving when angry or stressed. Practice deep breathing or other relaxation techniques.
Allow Extra Time
Running late often triggers impatience. Plan ahead to stay calm.
Maintain Safe Distance
Follow the “two-second rule” or more. Avoid tailgating.
Use Signals
Always indicate your intentions when turning or changing lanes.
Be Patient & Courteous
Let others merge, avoid unnecessary honking, and practice tolerance.
Don’t Engage
Ignore aggressive drivers, avoid eye contact, slow down or pull over if needed, and report dangerous driving if safe.