What sort of things trigger road rage? It is something we have all experienced at one time or another and either been on the receiving end of it or dishing it out ourselves. Many road users report horrific and scary incidents involving road rage.
When we get into our cars we enjoy our freedom, the space inside the car is ours and we expect to be able to go where we want to when we want. If there is some external obsticle infringing on our freedom we may start to get frustrated. Anger is the human response to stress and some people control stress better than others. We obviously need to be more tolerant of other road users and forgiving of their mistakes. Good anticipation will allow us to avoid many pitfalls that can create problems for other motorists.
To avoid becoming a victim of road rage.
Drive considerately, letting other drivers join the traffic flow where safe to do so. Avoid erratic driving, frequent changing of lanes and sudden changes of speed. Anthing that draws attention to yourself potentially makes you a victim for road rage. Even driving a flashy or agressive looking car can create an angry response from other drivers where a normal looking car would have been largely ignored. Never drive at a speed substantially higher than the other motorists around you. Never block another car joining the traffic flow or cut into a traffic lane at the last possible minute. Avoid cutting up other drivers or causing them to take evasive action.
Avoid following the car in front too closely - remember that need for personal space still applies when we are in a car. Only overtake when it is safe to do so as cutting in at the last minute or causing the car we are overtaking to take evasive action are major precursors to road rage incidents.
If you have done something silly raise a palm as an apology and that often diffuses the anger of the car behind.
You may drive a car that is playing up and unable to maintain a steady speed, so pulling over and letting cars pass you will prevent the frustration and anger from building up. This includes the drivers of agricultural machinery and caravan drivers.
Have you ever been a victim or perpetrator of road rage? What happened? What do you think are the main causes of road rage?
__________________ I got complimented on my driving today. There was a little note on the windscreen; it said 'Parking Fine.'
wednesday i was following my partner in an area which i dont know during rush hour. our route took us on a dual carriageway which merges into one single lane. and always you get muppets trying to speed down and cut in. i had a 206 try and cut in between me and my partner who was in front, i did my part by following my partner closely, while the 206 pushed closer to my car, then shouted abuse out the window at me! it got to the point where the car wouldnt slow down and cut in behind me and he was driving on the wrong side of the road and eventually i had to give way. when he looked in his rear view i applauded. and by the way you know who you are and if you are reading this: you are a c*** and i ended up in south normanton. thanks.
well what can you expect? another thing which builds up some frustration inside:
when you are at a t junction and there is a queue of traffic and the bloke in his company car speeds up to block you, which makes me wind down my window and very calmly ask him where he thinks he's going? he's now blocking me, but he suddenly has tunnel vision.
notice how it's always a 'he' women are generally much more kind :P
Avoiding road rage. 
ask him where he thinks he's going? he's now blocking me, but he suddenly has tunnel vision.
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