How to Deal with Reckless Drivers, According to a Safety Driving Expert

Jakarta — Driving on the highway is not only about the ability to control the vehicle, but also about how to deal with the various character types among road users. Not a few drivers frequently drive aggressively or ‘grasak-grusuk’, ranging from switching lanes carelessly to racing at dangerous speeds. “During a journey you will surely encounter various driver personalities with a bucketful of problems. Usually they vent or express their problems on the road, like venting but extreme, for example speeding or driving recklessly,” Sony told Kompas.com on Friday, 22 May 2026. Therefore, Sony reminded other drivers not to be drawn into emotion or to react aggressively when facing such conditions. In his view, safety must remain the top priority while driving. “Don’t be a listening post for their problems. It’s better to yield, move away, and avoid for safety,” he said. Sony explained that the principle of defensive driving is very important to apply on the road. In other words, drivers must be able to anticipate potential hazards from other road users without engaging in conflict. In addition to keeping a safe following distance, drivers are advised to stay focused and not be provoked into retaliatory manoeuvres. After all, emotional actions can increase the risk of accidents.