| Accidents that occur while parking in | | | | is that if you are already geared up |
| downtown parking lots are often more | | | | before looking for a spot to park your |
| serious than the actual damage done. | | | | car, the greater the chance of having an |
| Even the simplest things, like taking | | | | accident. Finally, don't move your |
| too long to take pictures, can aggravate | | | | vehicle if you have failed to check for |
| the situation until the police arrive | | | | pedestrians and other vehicles in all |
| and someone ends up with assault charges | | | | directions. If you are the slightest bit |
| or worse. The best way to handle these | | | | unsure of where someone is, stay still |
| situations is to try preventing them. | | | | until you know for sure. |
| Here are a few tips and interesting | | | | New Gadgets |
| gadgets to fight road and parking rage. | | | | Parking or reverse sensors and cameras |
| Before Heading Out | | | | are the best prevention devices on the |
| While you may not be able to control | | | | market. These little machines are quick |
| everything that makes you crabby, | | | | and easy to set up, and are extremely |
| getting enough sleep is one of the best | | | | accurate. They read magnetic waves given |
| ways to avoid confrontation in parking | | | | off by objects around your vehicle. When |
| lots. Several studies have shown a lack | | | | you get too close, an alarm goes off. |
| of sleep is the cause of many rage | | | | Cameras give you a monitor that lets you |
| incidents and accidents that occur while | | | | see what is going on behind you. The |
| parking in downtown locations. Planning | | | | only problem is that some people depend |
| your route of travel and where you will | | | | on them too much. Even though it isn't a |
| park in advance will also help. By | | | | gadget, you may want to note that many |
| already knowing where you are going, you | | | | places have employed special police to |
| will be less stressed and pushed out on | | | | spot and ticket anyone exhibiting |
| the road. If you combine this with a | | | | aggressive driving. You can even lose |
| little extra time added by leaving | | | | your vehicle and license. |
| earlier, you will be more likely to pay | | | | Whether you are parking in downtown |
| attention and slow down, thus reducing | | | | Chicago parking lots, which are one of |
| the risk of rage incidents. | | | | the most difficult parking cities in the |
| On The Road | | | | country, or are in small town grocery |
| Relaxing while you are driving is a | | | | store parking lots, patience is the |
| great place to start accident prevention | | | | secret. Take your time, be aware of what |
| when parking in downtown parking lots. | | | | is going on around you, and simply |
| When you feel your body tighten and | | | | refuse to enter into a confrontation. If |
| breathing constrict, take a deep breath | | | | the other person doesn't follow suit, |
| down to your diaphragm (in your stomach, | | | | don't be afraid to let the police deal |
| below the breastbone). This forces your | | | | with it. By avoiding accidents, dents, |
| body to relax and your mind will follow. | | | | and scratches, rage is non-existent and |
| Listen to less aggressive music, or skip | | | | you can enjoy your day rather than |
| music and opt for audio books. The idea | | | | having a screaming match. |