I. In August 1995, a 20-year old man, enraged after a fender bender with a 33-year old woman, pulled her out of her car and forced her to jump from a bridge into the Detroit River, where she drowned.

II. Ugly incidents sparked by driver rage are becoming common on American roads. Usually highway spats blow over swiftly, and drivers head on their way angered but alive. All too often, however, anger escalates into battle and a tragic end. Statistics, etc. (Reader's Digest, 1997)

III. I have a terrible, dangerous habit. One that could kill me and anyone near me. I cannot stand people who drive over the speed limit. I make sure they know it too. After reading these articles, I will never act this irresponsibly or immature again and I hope that I can convince you to do the same.

IV. Dangerous drivers are enraged, intent on getting even and they are the latest threat on the highway that need to be stopped.

c. When they were on the city street at a red light, the man got out of his car and started cursing and pounding on the window.

A. According to an article in the July 1997 Reader's Digest, "Steer Clear of these Dangerous Drivers", when someone cuts close in front of you or runs a red light, there's a terrible temptation to lean on the horn, holler an insult, or flip the bird.

B. The real problem with dangerous drivers is that you simply can't know how far one of them is willing to go to prove a point, take revenge, or simply get his or her own way.

I. A dangerous driver can be anyone who has personal frustrations, anger, or pride.

Transition: We have seen how dangerous these drivers can be, but they need to be stopped.

a. One night, as a man was getting off the highway on his way home from work, a guy in a Saab--a very professional, regular looking guy--was getting off behind him.

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