According to the WebMD article, “Car Trouble,” multiple
cases of road rage have been reported in the United States every year. Road
rage incidents include intentional unsafe driving that is usually caused by
stress, impaired emotions, and aggressive thoughts. If you feel as if you are
in an angry state of mind and have intense aggressive thoughts, take deep
breaths and try to drive as safe as possible. These types of emotions and
actions are one of the primary causes of traffic fatalities each year.
In order to minimize the amount of traffic danger,
individuals who experience road rage often should try to manage their anger,
take deep breaths to calm down, and leave early to avoid getting stressed from
being late. Manage your stress as much as possible and do not take your anger
out on others on the road as it can result in a very bad traffic accident. In addition, if you are a driver who notices
another driver that seems angry, try to stay away from them on the road, if
possible. Lastly, always try to drive the speed limit and obey traffic rules to
have the safest driving experience not only for you, but for others on the road
as well.
Sources:
Article: MD, Farrell, Patricia A. (2012). Car Trouble. Road rage is on the rise. What's behind it - and what you can do to tame your own. WebMD, June 2012.
Written by: Jennifer Gal
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