T HE 6 DO ’ S AND DON ’ T S O F ROAD RAGE HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM AN ANGRY DR I VER
If de-escalation doesn’t work, and the other driver causes a collision, follow these six do’s and don’ts to keep yourself safe and get the best possible outcome in your car crash case. 1. DON’T approach or interact with the other driver. 2. DO contact the police. They will communicate with the other driver and investigate the crash. 3. DO gather information (once it’s safe to do so) from any witnesses who saw the road rage incident occur. 4. DO photograph the damage to your vehicle, your injuries, and objects/weather events that may have affected the collision. 5. DO seek medical attention as soon as you leave the scene. 6. DO talk to an attorney as soon as possible. If you were injured in an accident with an aggressive driver, give our office a call at (804) 823-2011 to schedule a free consultation. We can help you recover the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
This April, the story of a Virginia Beach “road rage shooting” made news all over the state. You probably remember the incident if you read about it. Supposedly, the victim angered another driver so much that the driver pulled out a gun and shot him. Then the suspect fled the scene, crashing his car into a swamp and hightailing it away on foot. It’s terrifying to think that an action as trivial as driving too slowly, idling at a stop sign, or leaving your high beams on might enrage someone to the point of shooting you. But that’s the reality of road rage. Sometimes, all it takes is an imagined slight to push a driver over the edge. It’s rare for road rage to lead to a shooting, but out- of-control drivers often respond with dangerous or outright illegal driving tactics that can be just as deadly.
De-escalation is the best course of action if you’re stuck on the receiving end of road rage. Try slowing down, switching lanes, and avoiding eye contact. You can even pull over and/or dial the state road rage hotline (#77) to report the driver to the Virginia State Police. A minor inconvenience in traffic isn’t worth dying over or suffering an injury with long-term consequences.
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OKTOBERFEST SOFT PRETZELS
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1 1/2 cups warm water
1. In a bowl, combine water, salt, and sugar. Add yeast and let rest for 5 minutes. Add flour and 2 tbsp oil, then mix thoroughly into a dough. 2. Remove the dough from the bowl. Coat bowl with remaining oil, then return the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and set it aside in a warm place for 1 hour. 3. Preheat oven to 450 F. 4. Cut dough into 8 pieces. Roll them into thin ropes, then twist ropes into pretzel shapes. 5. In a large pot, boil water. Add baking soda, then boil each pretzel for 1 minute, flipping halfway through. 6. Transfer pretzels to a baking sheet. Brush them with egg and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 10–15 minutes. Enjoy!
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 packet active dry yeast
4 1/2 cups flour 3 tbsp oil, divided 2/3 cup baking soda
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2 eggs, beaten
Coarse salt, for sprinkling
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