The two attributes that define “road rage” are angry drivers that overreact or lose their tempers, and aggressive driving that includes cutting into lanes, tailgating, speeding, and honking.
When asked the major causes of road rage, the most frequent answers among respondents:
- Careless driving antics including: cutting others off, speeding, tailgating, talking on cell phones, making obscene gestures and not using proper signals
- People who are angry, stressed, frustrated, tired or had a bad day
- People being in a hurry, impatient or running late
- Traffic problems, accidents, poor road conditions or construction
- Inconsiderate, disrespectful, and selfish drivers
The survey also found a number of undesirable behaviors by other drivers that lead to road rage:
- Drivers talking on cell phones
- Driving too fast
- Tailgating
- Drivers eating or drinking while driving
- Texting or e-mailing while driving
- Cutting over without notice
- Doing other things – putting on makeup, shaving or reading behind the wheel
- Slamming on the brakes
- Running red lights
Most common Road Rage reactions:
- Honking horn at other driver
- Cursing
- Waving fist or arms
- Making obscene gestures
- Calling the police to report other driver
- Slamming into the car in front of them
***All data and information provided by AutoVantage and all photos courtesy of Wikipedia.
