Road Rage

What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

Aggressive driving is a traffic offense; road rage is a criminal offense. Road rage is defined as "an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway."

Should you report road rage incidents?

If an angry driver follows you, or directly threatens you, it is appropriate to report the incident.(call or go to a police station close by)

When the violations of drivers involved in crashes reported by law enforcement is considered, the estimates indicate that __________ is a contributing factor in a high percentage of crashes each year.

aggressive driving

define road rage

motorist explosive outbursts of anger and aggression in response to interactions with other drivers and road users.

road rage incidents

tragic,fatal,even for perpetrators

True/False road rage involving firearms

true

What is aggressive driving?

when you commit a series of acts in a period that causes hazards to others and commits violations

causes of road rage

-trying to keep on schedule-running a red light-hand gestures-getting cut off-eye contact-behind a slow vehicle-getting pinned in-drivers going below the speed limit-tailgating

How do you not let road rage go to you?

Drop your own road rage. ... Practice defensive driving. ... Don't look at other drivers. ... Don't tailgate or cut other people off. ... Let the aggressive drivers have the right of way. ... Act like you are oblivious to the situation. ... Focus on your destination.

Examples of aggressive driving behaviors include

Speeding in heavy traffic. Tailgating. Cutting in front of another driver and then slowing down. Running red lights. Weaving in and out of traffic. Changing lanes without signaling. Blocking cars attempting to pass or change lanes.

which of the possible causes and contributing factors to road rage do you find most

being late for something and stuck in traffic

When the roads are _______ there are more chances for drivers to become aggressive, triggered by mood, traffic, or another driver.

congested

Road Rage behaviors

driving an illegal, unsafe or threatening manner, shouting and rude gestures

Is road rage a mental illness?

is more than just bad behavior. Scientists have another name for it: 'intermittent explosive disorder.