Question: I have a new driver in my house. What advice should I give them when encountering a road rage type situation?

Answer: Stay safe if you encounter an aggressive driver. You can only control what you do and how you respond. 

• Get out of their way.
• Stay calm – safely reaching your destination is your goal.
• Do not challenge them.
• Avoid eye contact.
• Ignore their gestures and don’t return them.
• Report aggressive driving by providing vehicle description, license plate number and location.

A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.  (You can follow him on “X” @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).