OMAHA, Ne. (KWQC) - The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found in new research that exposure to aggressive driving fuels more aggression behind the wheel.

According to a survey of licensed drivers, 96% admitted to at least one aggressive driving behavior including red-light running, speeding, tailgating, honking or cutting off other vehicles during the past year.

The study also said drivers who encounter hostility on the road are more likely to respond with aggressive behaviors causing tensions to escalate.

“Driving often turns into a high-stress experience, not just because others drive recklessly, but because we react in the moment,” said Brian Ortner, spokesperson for AAA in Nebraska and Iowa. “Our research shows that even the calmest drivers can get drawn into road rage after a sin

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