Road rage recently led to the tragic death of a 17-year-old teen in Yuma, proving the consequences of leaving our emotions unchecked can be life-altering.
But before we say, “I would never do that,” consider a study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety that indicates that road rage affects nearly everyone. In fact, the study showed that 96% of drivers admitted to driving aggressively in the last year as well as being on the receiving end of it.
Aggressive driving–such as speeding and tailgating to cutting off other vehicles–can quickly escalate into road rage.
Here are some key findings of the study:
• 92% of drivers reported aggressive behaviors that put others at risk, like speeding or cutting off other vehicles. Their top motivators were to get to their destination fas