Road Rage Study May Help You Drive Safer
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Road Rage Study Offers Insights for Safer Driving
Summary
Road rage is increasingly common, both on the racetrack and in everyday life. A recent study provides valuable insights into curbing this alarming trend.Article
Road rage has become a widespread issue, affecting drivers in cities across the United States with potentially dangerous outcomes. A recent study, sponsored by the Affinion Group and its AutoVantage automobile membership club, surveyed drivers from 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas to better understand consumer perspectives on road rage.
Brad Eggleston, vice president of AutoVantage, stated, "This new study highlights important attitudes and habits of drivers nationwide. It's a groundbreaking tool to educate and promote safer driving habits across the country."
The study identified Miami, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, and Boston as having the worst road rage. Conversely, the most courteous cities were Minneapolis, Nashville, St. Louis, Seattle, and Atlanta.
Key triggers for road rage included drivers being in a hurry, running late, impatience, speeding, stress, and frustration. Commonly observed behaviors contributing to commuter stress?"and potentially leading to road rage?"were speeding (57% observed daily), tailgating (50% daily), and abrupt lane changes (44% daily).
Additionally, drivers frequently witnessed others using cell phones (98% at least weekly), running red lights (59% weekly), and sudden braking (54% weekly). In response to bad driving, survey participants reported honking (40%), swearing (32%), gesticulating angrily (9%), making obscene gestures (8%), or contacting police (5%).
Interestingly, 30% of respondents observed drivers engaging in distractions like applying makeup, shaving, or reading while driving. Los Angeles had the highest occurrence of such behaviors (43%), while Seattle had the lowest (18%).
Bobby Hamilton, a former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Champion and spokesman for AutoVantage, underscores the importance of promoting safer driving habits. His advocacy ties into his experience in NASCAR racing and ownership of Bobby Hamilton Racing, which competes in the NASCAR Circuit.
With Miami, Phoenix, and New York noted for less courteous driving, it's crucial to address these behaviors for enhanced road safety. By understanding and mitigating the causes of road rage, we can all contribute to a safer driving environment.
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