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Issue Date:-29 September 2008

Control rage on the road

ALL drivers will recognise the term 'road rage' - but what is it and how is it avoided? The term includes everything from an irate beep of the horn to full-fledged physical assault - via abusive language, gestures or threats.

Whatever the source of frustration on the road, the responsibility to control aggressive driving lies with the driver. Everyone who gets behind the wheel should take an honest look at their driving behavior, try to identify the things that press their 'hot buttons' and determine to control them.

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) offers the following tips for avoiding and coping, with potential road rage situations:-

Responding to road rage

► Don't panic or respond to aggressive behaviour:- Try to think and act logically and never get out of the car to argue.

► Where possible, refrain from making eye contact with an angry driver: If the situation worsens, make sure windows are closed and doors locked.

► If an incident is becoming serious, keep moving but don't speed away as this can further enrage the other driver

► Don't become boxed in by stationary traffic:- Leave a sufficient gap in front to allow room to pull out if necessary and if trapped by another vehicle, stay in the car and try to attract attention by flashing lights or sounding the horn.

► If followed by an aggressive driver:- Head for a busy area/street, a police station or hospital - anywhere other people may be present, and call the police.

► If you accidentally irritate another driver: Simply holding up your hand to acknowledge the mistake will usually calm the situation.

Avoiding road rage

► Don't take it personally:- Mistakes happen and other drivers may not even know their actions have annoyed someone else. Keep calm and don't overreact.

► Be prepared:- Get enough sleep to cope with the demands of a long journey and plan to avoid time pressure.

► Don't take it out on the car:- Never drive to express frustration. It can only make matters worse.

► Enjoy the ride:- Consciously relax before getting behind the wheel. Sit comfortably upright in the driver's seat, tune into something relaxing on the radio and fix the air conditioner to a reasonable temperature.

CHEWITS SUPPORTS CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PANTOMIMES

PRIMARY school children in Southport will be able to enjoy a traditional Christmas pantomime this winter thanks to much loved kids’ chewy sweet, Chewits.

The confectionery brand has partnered with established children’s touring theatre company, Chaplins, to provide 3 to 12 year olds with 2 special productions; Dick Whittington and The Woodcutter and The Wolf.

The tour, which kicks off in mid-November 2008, will visit towns and cities across England, Wales and Scotland, putting on more than 750 shows and introducing thousands of children to the magic of pantomime and theatre.

Stuart Lane, commercial director for Chewits explains:- “Our aim is to provide fun and entertainment, as well as introduce lots of youngsters to the traditional Christmas pantomime.”

Chaplins has been running pantomimes within schools for over two decades. Each year more than 25 troupes of budding actors tour the length and breadth of the UK, bringing pantomime and theatre to thousands of children.

Joe Wenborne, director from Chaplins says:- “Pantomime is a tradition that dates back to the early 1800’s. It’s a wonderful, and humorous, way to introduce children to the exciting world of Live Theatre.”

The travelling performances, feature all the elements expected of a traditional pantomime, audience participation (including lots of booing, ‘it’s behind you’ and ‘Oh no he didn’t’), original & well known sing-a-long songs and all your conventional panto characters such as the flamboyant Dame, the wonderfully heroic principal boy plus the exceptionally funny silly Billy.

The more traditional of the 2 shows tells the tale of Dick Whittington and has a cast of five professional players portraying a staggering 9 characters within 90 minutes and The Woodcutter and The Wolf has a cast of just 3 who ingeniously portray 6 different and exciting roles all within a 75 minute time frame.

Both shows are aimed at the same age range and with superb adaptable sets provide a professional and convenient way of entertaining children during the festive period.

Schools interested in booking a Chewits Chaplins Pantomime should contact 020 8501 2121 on or before 31 October 2008.

For more information visit:- www.chaplinsentertainment.co.uk.

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