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Road Rage I. III. IV. V. Definitions Quiz Video Stats Wrap-up 2

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What is Rage? • violent, uncontrollable anger 4

What is a Road? • a long, narrow stretch with a smoothed or paved surface, made for traveling by motor vehicle, carriage, etc. , between two or more points; street or highway. 5

Road Rage…. • is aggressive or angry behavior by a driver of an automobile or other road vehicle. • Such behavior might include rude gestures, verbal insults, deliberately driving in an unsafe or threatening manner, or making threats. • Road rage can lead to altercations, assaults, and collisions that result in injuries and even deaths. • It can be thought of as an extreme case of aggressive driving. 6

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Road Rage and Aggressive Driving • What is Road Rage? • Road rage is defined as an assault with a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident that occurred on a roadway. • What is Aggressive Driving? • Aggressive driving is when an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses so as to endanger other persons or property 8

Road Rage I. Quiz 9

Road Rage Quiz • You may like to think that road rage is something that only happens to other people, but the truth is many of us are guilty of aggressive behavior on the road. • Ask yourself these questions and answer honestly: 10

Road Rage Quiz • Do you regularly drive over the speed limit, or try to "beat" red lights because you are in a hurry? 11

Road Rage Quiz • Do you tailgate or flash your headlights at a driver in front of you that you believe is driving too slowly? 12

Road Rage Quiz • Do you honk the horn often? 13

Road Rage Quiz • Do you ever use obscene gestures or otherwise communicate angrily at another driver? 14

Road Rage Quiz • If you answered yes to any of these questions, it is possible you are susceptible to road rage. • Many times when a road rage incident occurs it is because the person was under stress in other areas of their life. • The addition of congested traffic can add to stress, which then explodes when it is perceived someone else on the road has acted in an aggressive way, whether intentional or not. 15

Do You Cause Road Rage? • Even if you answered no to the questions, are you sure you aren’t causing others to lash out with road rage? • Ask yourself these questions as well: 16

Do You Cause Road Rage? • Do you frequently use your phone while driving, or otherwise drive while distracted? 17

Do You Cause Road Rage? • Do you keep your high beams on, regardless of oncoming traffic? • Do you switch lanes or make turns without using your turn signal? 18

Do You Cause Road Rage? • Do you fail to check your blind spot before switching lanes to make sure you aren’t cutting someone off? 19

Do You Cause Road Rage? • If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be contributing to causing road rage in others. • While a violent reaction to switching lanes without a turn signal isn’t warranted, it’s best to not put yourself in that situation to begin with by always being aware of other drivers and driving cautiously. 20

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Road Rage I. Videos 22

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Road Rage Facts • Their study discovered the following: • 50% of drivers responded to aggression with aggression. • Of those that do…. . . 34% honk their horn. . 27% rant and rave. . 19% give "the finger". . 17% flash their headlights. . 7% retaliate with aggressive driving. . 2% try to run the aggressor off the road. • http: //www. safety-security-crazy. com/road-rage-statistics. html 26

Road Rage Facts • Men are more likely to act aggressively than women (54% to 46%). • Young drivers (18 -24) are more than twice as aggressive as older drivers over 65. • Drivers with children aboard respond much more aggressively. • Cell Phone users while driving are also much more likey to fly into a rage. 27

Road Rage Facts • Most people don’t consider themselves to be an aggressive driver, but a lot of “regular” driving skills actually qualify as driving aggressively. • Driving with high beams on 100% of the time, using your phone while you drive, or switching lanes without signaling can all cause road rage. • If you’re trying to beat red lights or flash your headlights at drivers who are driving too slowly, then you could be susceptible to road rage. 28

Road Rage Facts • 37% of the aggressive driving incidents that occur involve at least one firearm. • The person who is most susceptible to road rage is a male under the age of 19. • 1 out of every 2 drivers who are the recipient of an aggressive behavior while they are behind the wheel will respond in kind. 29

Road Rage Facts • Over a 7 year study period, there were over 200 murders associated directly to road rage. • More than 12, 000 preventable injuries have occurred because of road rage incidents that have occurred. • 2% of those who have someone driving around them aggressively have admitted to trying to run that car off of the road. 30

Why Is Road Rage Such a Problem? • 60% of drivers in a recent survey stated that they viewed aggressive, unsafe driving by others as a major personal threat to their families – this included speeding. • 30% of drivers said that they felt like their personal safety was at risk on the road within the last month. • Aggressive drivers are more likely to drive without a seat belt and they’re also more likely to drink and drive. 31

Why Is Road Rage Such a Problem? • Only 14% of drivers felt it was “extremely dangerous” to drive 10 miles per hour over the speed limit. • 62% of drivers who fit into the category of an unsafe driver stated that they had not been stopped by a police officer within the past year. • 98% of drivers believe that it is important to take measures to reduce the prevalence of speeding and unsafe driving. 32

Why Is Road Rage Such a Problem? • The #1 method of reducing unsafe driving, according to an NHTSA survey, was to increase the amount of police that are assigned to traffic control. 33

Why Are Road Rage Incidents Increasing? • More than 90% of people are driving to work every day in some form of a commute. • 1 out of 3 drivers that live in one of the largest cities in the United States spends over 40 hours per year being stuck in a traffic jam. • Because of the extra traffic on the road, AAA estimates a 7% annual increase in the amount of road rage every year. 34

Why Are Road Rage Incidents Increasing? • Only 32% of people believe that a public awareness campaign against road rage would actually be effective. • 56% of men state that they experience road rage from another driver every day. • The percentage of women that said they experience road rage on a daily basis: 44%. • No official government agency keeps track of official road rage statistics. Much of this data comes from 1997 or earlier. 35

How to Handle Road Rage • If you find that you have agitated another driver, whether the fault is truly yours or not, do not react or retaliate to the other driver on the road. This will only cause the situation to escalate. • Remind yourself that the other driver is just bad at handling stress, avoid eye contact and continue to practice safe driving habits. 36

How to Handle Road Rage • Unfortunately, it does not look like this problem is going away any time soon. All you can do is be a considerate, aware driver that follows the rules of the road. • While it may be difficult in the heat of the moment, do not give in to feelings of anger or rage on the road. • Think twice before you honk the horn or flip that finger, because you never know what may set off the person in the cars around you. 37

7 ways to avoid road rage: 1. Move over if someone is tailgating you 2. Use an “I’m sorry” gesture (e. g. wave) to attempt to defuse the situation 3. Plan ahead; allow time for delays during your journey 4. Consider whether you’ve done something to annoy the other driver and adjust your driving accordingly 38

7 ways to avoid road rage: 5. Listen to music you enjoy 6. Use your horn sparingly 7. Avoid eye contact with angry drivers and give them plenty of room 39

How to Handle Road Rage • Getting home safely is more important than teaching someone a dangerous lesson. 40