As Dr. Johnson's testing and surveys have concluded, and provided statistical data in support of his conjectures; aggressive driving will lead to assault depending upon how the driver who triggers the road rager's emotional response responds to that aggressive behavior. The DOT does acknowledge the need to address aggressive driving, and has strong recommendations concerning the penalties for the offense. The DOT makes recommendations in six areas with statutory strategies

Road Rage A Short Study of Aggression on the Road New York City has recently been voted by the participants of a survey as the U.S. city with the angriest and most aggressive drivers, who "tailgate, speed, honk their horns, overreact and lose their tempers." As a recent visitor of the Big Apple, I can attest to having heard excessive honking and some hand gestures that are very inappropriate for discussion here,

Road Rage is on the rise, due to increased crowding on city streets, long commutes and tired drivers. Road rage is caused by a variety of factors, most of which could be avoided. The top two causes of road rage include being cut off and tailgated. Road rage has serious consequences. Many accidents result from road rage, and in extreme circumstances death can occur. The causes and effects of road

Thus, just about any aggressive behavior on the road can bring out the worst in a person, and can trigger a chain reaction of reactions that can lead to deadly situations. Road rage can be controlled, and in fact, some people who suffer from road rage behavior can attend anger management classes to help learn to control the behavior. If you are confronted with road rage, stay as far

Ferguson and researchers believe the problem exists because there are more drivers on the road today than ever before, and they are more varied, both culturally and emotionally, and there are fewer drivers' education classes to train young drivers. He also notes that for most people, driving is a singular pursuit, and that people act differently inside their car, doing things they would never do in other situations. There is

In addition though the temptation is great to slam on the brakes if one is being tailgated this can only serve to further enrage the person who already has the anger issues. It is better to maintain a steady pace and pull over at the first opportunity to allow the angry driver to proceed ahead. CONCLUSION There are several identified risk factors for road rage including general personality traits, constantly running late