Brian Alone

My dad gets some serious road rage when he is behind the wheel. I once was in the car with him when he threatened to run over a pedestrian and made some unkind gestures toward the person. Had traffic not started moving, I think he may have gotten out of the car to throw down.

I, myself, don't really understand road rage. My life doesn't suck so much that I have to take it out on some unsuspecting drivers. I'm generally not in a hurry. I don't use my horn, though I think sometimes I should. My biggest concern when I am driving is filling the time with some quality driving music.

One of my favorite things that happens out on the road is when an impatient driver tailgates then passes me the first chance he/she gets. I see them speed off into the distance ahead. Then I catch up to them at a stop sign or where they are stuck unable to pass another driver moving at a reasonable speed. I'm laughing on the inside thinking about how this person probably wastes a lot more gas than I do with their constant accelerating. Just one of those little wins in life that I count on my imaginary air chalk board.

I drive a Chevy Tahoe. Don't think I feel threatened by you road ragers thinking you can bully me around in your hybrid Honda. You know who you are...

Just calm down. The only thing you can control is yourself and your entire approach to this wonderful activity we call driving. My advice? Turn up the tunes and let Dexy's Midnight Runners cool you down (Come On Eileen = My song of the day). Roll down your window, get some wind in your face, and enjoy the ride.