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Abraham wrote:The eye contact scenario refined:

Maintaining eye contact with a "road rager" while driving would be unwise from a number of perspectives.

Employing discreet eye contact, if one encounters a rager while driving (as a component of self preservation) is quite another...

Direct eye contact isn't discrete, and lots of folks with anger management or intoxication issues react aggressively to it.

I would agree that it's advisable to keep a general view of the potential threat without direct eye contact until you can get safely away.

Russell wrote:Actually, I disagree about keeping your eyes forward and pretending the person doesn't exist. If you think they are a hot head and are passing you while mad, it's always better to be able to see something coming from them, such as them throwing something at you or even pulling a gun and pointing it at you while passing.

I have to agree. You need to check to make sure that there isn't a greater threat developing than what you've already seen.

I also agree that there's nothing to be gained by maintaining eye contact. Use a quick glance to see what you need to, then get your eyes back on the road and your vehicle someplace other than alongside his.