It's definitely declined for sure. I would probably guess most people think I am an aggressive driver. I prefer to think I am a confident driver. That being said there are still plenty of people who blow my doors off on the expressway every day. I know this is controversial, but I actually wish self driving cars were more widespread. At this point, I trust AI on the roads more than I do half the idiots that are out there.
I'm that way too, confident, but if I had to choose a single word to describe my driving these days I'd say vigilant. It's a requirement, the drive around what others will or may do, otherwise it's highly likely an accident will occur. It's that which takes the enjoyment out of it...although country driving is a joy.
For sure, you have to be aware of everything around you now and anticipate others actions even more-so than back in the day. It's honestly exhausting. I used to be able to do a 10 hour drive no problem, now about six to seven in one day is my maximum.
Exhausting indeed. I used to do a lot of business phone calls in the car (hands free) but now I limit them, which wastes my time, because I have to give more attention to the driving, basically trying to preempt what others may do.