Because of the respect you have for your mother, you should always keep a respectful distance from her.
When the people in the neighbourhood tried to interfere with her newborn elephant by touching it, she went on the offensive and confronted them. The fact that they attempted to meddle with her elephant made her very angry. Not only did she make it more difficult for everyone else to drive, but she also physically assaulted a couple people.
She made driving more difficult for everyone else. She made it more difficult for everyone else to be behind the wheel. Everyone had a more difficult time driving as a result of the activities she was engaging in. Simply put some distance between yourself and the other folks, and keep a watchful eye on everything that’s going on around you.