The Psychology of Road Rage: 5 Reasons Drivers Get So Mad - GoodRx
WEBJul 17, 2023 · Road rage is a general term for angry and aggressive driving behaviors such as yelling or driving recklessly. There are several possible causes, such as a tendency to get angry in general, the pressure caused by running late, or a feeling of anonymity on the road.
The fast and the furious - American Psychological Association …
WEBFeb 1, 2014 · Psychologists are studying what makes some people more prone to road rage and how to keep them from becoming a danger on the road. Research suggests that young males are the most likely to perpetrate road rage. Environmental factors such as crowded roads can boost anger behind the wheel.
What Causes Road Rage? - Psychology Today
WEBJun 10, 2021 · Road rage can be caused by environmental factors and psychological factors. Self-identified high-anger drivers engage in hostile, aggressive thinking, express disbelief about how others drive,...
How to Prevent Anger From Becoming Road Rage - Psychology Today
WEBJun 20, 2021 · Road rage is not only dangerous, it can be deadly. With reports ranging from property damage to homicide, people want to know how to protect themselves from angry drivers.
Aggressive Driving and Road Rage | Psychology Today
WEBMar 21, 2023 · There are several risk factors for aggressive driving and road rage: anger, sensation seeking, narcissism, being a young male driver, exposure to risk-glorifying media (e.g., car racing...
How to Safely Deal With Road Rage - Verywell Mind
WEBOct 24, 2023 · If you find yourself falling prey to your own road rage, try deep breathing exercises, find positive distractions like a podcast, and explore anger management strategies to help you deal with your emotions.
What causes road rage? And how can drivers control it? - NBC News
WEBRoad rage is alarmingly common, with an AAA report finding that nearly 80 percent of drivers experience some form of aggression behind the wheel.
Road rage: How to calm or protect yourself - The Washington Post
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Below, experts help us understand the reasons people erupt into road rage and offer strategies for keeping yourself and others calm, and for responding to angry drivers.
Road rage is on the rise. Here’s how to survive these dangerous ... - CNN
WEBSep 10, 2019 · Road rage is on the rise in America and the consequences could be deadly. Learn how to prevent your own road rage and survive other angry drivers on the road.
Road rage: why normal people become harmful on the roads
WEBAug 5, 2016 · Road rage impacts everybody on the road. So there is a strong public health rationale for the development and promotion of interventions to reduce driving anger and incidents of road rage.
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