Source: Miami Lakes Automall
Which US region has the worst road rage?
To see where road rage runs hottest, we looked at the most recent state-level analysis of ConsumerAffairs aggressive-driving crash data. The clearest pattern is regional: the West and the South dominate the worst-offending states, while the Northeast and Midwest are far less represented.
“We want every driver to feel safe and confident on the road. While we often think about road safety in terms of our vehicles and how we drive, staying calm behind the wheel is just as important. No frustrating interaction with another driver is worth putting yourself or others at risk.”
Why do we get road rage?
Sarah Jeffrie, a Psychologist (MSc) and Mental Health Expert explains that “When you drive, your brain is engaged in high gear as you operate a large and potentially dangerous vehicle at high speed. Anytime you encounter another vehicle cutting you off, tail gating you or behaving erratically it will cause your brain to go into fight/flight mode prior to allowing rational thought. In addition, many drivers arrive at their vehicles carrying a great deal of additional stress stemming from issues related to their job, family, financial situation and/or lack of sleep. Therefore, it does not take much to send these individuals into a rage while operating a motorized vehicle.”
Why does being inside a car make us more confrontational?
“Inside a car, we experience a greater sense of anonymity than if we were to have a face-to-face interaction. Most people wouldn’t yell at someone who cuts them off in line at the supermarket. However, behind the wheel, that same frustration can escalate more quickly because we feel less accountability and are more likely to assume the other driver’s actions were intentional.”
Top 3 tips on how to manage road rage
Miami Lakes Automall asked the experts what their tips were for managing road rage.
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