I'm no driving instructor, but drivers in Michigan seem to be getting worse and worse.

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From texting and driving to watching TikTok videos while behind the wheel it's dangerous out there.

Let's not forget the idiots that don't understand how the Zipper Merge works.

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And highway drivers that can't read signs saying KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS

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I could go on and on about all the things that bad Michigan drivers do, but instead I wanted to focus on some other ways you can deal with them besides flipping them the bird.

3 Ways To Deal With Bad Michigan Drivers Besides Flipping The Bird

The most common way drivers show their displeasure with bad drivers is flipping them the bird.

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While that's a classic move I think you should give these three ideas a try next time you wanna throw up the one finger salute.

Thumbs Down

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It still involves a finger but not as aggressive.

Finger Wag

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Once again it's no middle finger but it gets the job done.

Side To Side Head Turn

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And if you wanna hit them in the feels use the head turn. It's similar to when someone you tells you that their not mad, just disappointed.

What You Should Do If You Encounter Someone With Road Rage

My suggestions might be a better idea than flipping the bird, but according to experts the best and safest thing to do when you're confronted with road rage is to do the following.

  • Keep Your Cool
  • Do Not Engage
  • Create Distance
  • Get Out of the Way
  • Drive to Safety:
  • Contact Authorities

The 12 Tickets That Do the Most Damage to Your Driving Record in Michigan

According to Michigan.gov, these are the 12 tickets in Michigan that will put the most points on your record.

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Check Out 8 of Michigan's Weirdest Laws

Yes, these laws are actually on the books in Michigan, make sure you don't break them.

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