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Angry Drivers Take it Too Far with Road Rage

The results of the 2009 Road Rage survey by AutoVantage were recently released, and this year’s findings reveal some interesting information about drivers across the country. The survey, which included 2,518 drivers in 25 cities across the United States, was conducted to better understand driver views about and reaction to road rage.

Cell phone use

• Young drivers with long commutes are the most likely to talk on their phones and drive too fast on a daily basis – two activities that trigger road rage in other drivers.
• Across the country 84 percent of people notice drivers on their cell phone every day. Cell phone use is seen as very dangerous behind the wheel, as studies show that drivers on the phone are as bad as drunk drivers.
• Drivers are seen sending text messages or emails every day by 37 percent of commuters. Texing and emailing while driving are high on the list of behaviors that induce road rage in other drives. Just seeing another driver sending messages when they should be paying attention to the road is enough to driver some commuters to act out inappropriately.

Distracted driving

• Another common trigger of road rage behavior is the sight of another driver eating or drinking behind the wheel. Eating and drinking while driving is seen by 48 percent of drivers across the country every day.
• Assorted other distracted driving behaviors like shaving, reading, or putting on makeup are seen every day by 27 percent of survey respondents.

Aggressive driving behavior

• Aggressive driving is a huge trigger for road rage. Excessive speed is a big one, seen every day by 53 percent of motorists.
• Following too closely (tailgating) can be very aggravating to some drivers. This behavior is seen every day by 53 percent of motorists nationwide.
• Drivers who suddenly change lanes without notice also induce road rage in other drivers. This type of behavior is seen every day by 43 percent of drivers.
• Braking too quickly – an action which can cause the car behind to crash into the stopped car – infuriates some drivers. Braking too hard without warning is seen every day by 25 percent of motorists.
• Red light running is an extremely dangerous practice, seen every day by 22 percent of drivers. Not only can red light running trigger road rage, but it can lead to serious “t-bone” and front-offset collisions.

Think you’ve been injured in a car crash because of an aggressive driver showing signs of road rage? To speak with experienced attorneys who can help you move forward with your life please contact the Norfolk office of Weisberg & Zaleski.

Weisberg & Zaleski, P.C.

112 College Place

Norfolk, VA 23510

Toll Free: (800) 690-0235

Phone: (757) 622-7740

Fax: (757) 533-9223

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