What DOES Road rage means?
There is no national definition for the term "road rage". However, it is commonly defined as a societal condition where motorists lose their temper in reaction
to a traffic disturbance. In most cases, the traffic situations encountered are typical of today's normal driving conditions and higher traffic volumes.
"Aggressive driving" refers to an angry motorist attempting to intentionally injure or kill another driver because of a traffic dispute. Aggressive drivers
react negatively and uses their vehicles to retaliate by making sudden, threatening maneuvers. This makes "road rage" a serious issue of traffic safety - the
safety of yourself and others.
Cause of Road rage
Experts say aggressive driving behaviors are triggered by a variety of stimuli. Some are provoked by the actions of another driver; others are set off by
roadway congestion. But, most are caused by the drivers' own moods and reactions when they get behind the wheel.
Aggressive Driver Profile
Persons who exhibit aggressive behaviors cross all age, race, socioeconomic and gender lines. Even persons who are usually "mild-mannered" can blow their
top behind the wheel. These persons may only become mad when they're on the road. However, persons who are characteristically cynics, rude, angry or
aggressive are prone to get angry more often. Those persons are "raging" at home, at work and on the road.