How should you handle a distracted driver?

Staying calm and avoiding engagement with a distracted driver is crucial for your safety and the safety of others on the road. When you maintain a safe distance, you give yourself enough space to react to any unpredictable behavior from the distracted driver, such as sudden lane changes or stops. This approach reduces the likelihood of an accident as you are less likely to be impacted by their erratic driving.

Engaging in aggressive behavior, such as honking repeatedly, can escalate the situation and distract not only the targeted driver but potentially others on the road as well. Similarly, attempting to pass an aggressive manner may provoke the distracted driver or lead to risky maneuvers that compromise safety. Making eye contact is generally advised for clear communication in driving; however, with a distracted driver, it might not result in any real awareness or improvement in their driving behavior. Thus, the safest course of action remains to keep your distance and remain calm.