Road bullying has become a rather worrying issue in Malaysia with a growing number of reported cases.

According to a research conducted by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute in February 2014, Malaysia was listed as the 17th most dangerous country for drivers out of a total of 193 countries.

Research by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (Miros) also showed that 2.4 million or 18% of the 13.3 million registered drivers in the country are ‘high-anger’ drivers.

And experts believe that it does not take much for these ‘high-anger’ drivers to turn into out-and-out road bullies.

In light of these rising road bully cases lately, here are some safety tips that every driver should follow:

•  Lock your door at all times

It is absolutely crucial that you always lock your car after entering it. While most new models come with an auto lock feature, it is always a good idea to ensure that the doors of your vehicle are indeed locked. And when confronted by a road bully, the wisest thing for you to do would be to stay in your vehicle and avoid engaging the person. 

• Keep your hand phones close to you while driving

It is a good idea to keep your phones as close as possible to you, like by the side door compartment. This is so that you can reach it with ease in the case of an emergency.

•          Invest on window tinting

Not just a cool factor, window tint films can also help save lives. Take your car to a reputable tint shop and install security tinted window films to ensure you will be safe and secure from any attacks. A top quality car tinted film provides a strong barrier that would hold shattered glass together and also serves as a powerful deterrent to bullies that try to smash your car windows.