So what causes these behaviors in drivers of automobiles? Why is there such a presents of road rage in society. Let’s start by looking at the meaning of road rage. The American Automobile Association Foundation for Traffic Safety defines road rage as:

ich an angry or impatient motorist or passenger injures or kills another motorist, passenger, or pedestrian, or attempts or threatens to injure or kill another, motorist, passenger, or pedestrian (Joint, 1995).

Aggressive driving has also been known to be cause by domestic violence. After a couple has had their argument and their hate has grown to the point of violence they sometimes turn their aggression to the road. From January 1990 to September 1996 at least 322 incidents of domestic violence were brought to the highways in the U.S. (Mizell, 1996).

Drivers have come up with many reasons for their violent behavior. People may make a bad judgment call when it comes to others driver’s actions and react in an unreasonable manner. Another motorist may cut them off or even turn without signaling. We can increase this list ad infinitum. In many incidents the drivers have been affected by circumstances totally unrelated to the incident. The driver may have trouble at home and has a hard time dealing with those issues. Unfortunately in these cases the drivers tend to take their aggressions out on the people nearest to them at the time of their lapse of emotional stability.

So how do we stop this violence on our roads? We have to start by acting being more considerate to the other drivers on the road. Let’s practice safe driving by using our turn signals and not cutting off other motorists. Today most Americans are in a rush to get from point A to point B. Take precautions to make sure you have plenty of time to get to your destination. Do not block the passing lane and if you tend to drive slower than other motorists please stay out of the left hand lane. Always stay a safe distance from other cars around you. Drivers should not use their horn like its going out of style. If you need the drivers attention just tap the horn lightly. When you are parking be courteous in the parking lot. Don’t take up two spaces when you park. When you are backing up make sure you look behind you, especially when you are parallel parking.

Road rage is affecting society at many levels. The financial cost of the violent destruction is costing society countless dollars to clean up the messes of violent drivers. These costs can rage from the price of a single fender repair to the cost of reconstruction of an entire building. Road rage is causing undue stress on citizens that can lead to further health problems. Needless to say, theses incidents of senseless viole

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