driver-qualification-handbook-english

2All drivers share the road with other road users. It is irresponsible to take risks thatincrease the chances of killing or injuring other people. If you want to take risksdon’t do it on the road. There are lots of other ways to get a buzz.Remember, NSW law is tough on people who drive in a negligent or carelessmanner which causes injury or death. Negligent driving could see you imprisonedfor up to 18 months and dangerous driving for between seven and 10 years. It is justnot worth it.Aggressive driving behaviourSome people drive aggressively because they want to take risks or because they areaggressive people. There is an old saying that ‘people drive as they live’. If someoneis aggressive in life in general, they are likely to be aggressive on the road.However, some otherwise calm and sensible people sometimes becomeaggressive to get back at another driver whom they think has wronged them insome way (eg cut them off in traffic).This behaviour is often called ‘road rage’, but it is really just retaliation by one driverfor what they see as another’s provocation. Some drivers get upset and frustrated bylife’s everyday pressures and stresses and traffic congestion doesn’t help.Driver qualification handbook 43