A recent study by Admiral, car insurance provider, has shown that over 70 per cent of car insurance customers admit to getting angry with other motorists while behind the wheel of their car.
The poll of 3,000 drivers, 1,500 men and 1,500 women, found that 9% of drivers admitted to attacking another motorist. However, even though the study shows high hostility on the roads, 42% of drivers would not consider themselves to be an angry individual.
Sue Longthorn, managing director of Admiral, said “Road rage affects both genders and, sadly, doesn’t just manifest itself in shouting and gesticulating.
“Many of us will know someone who is mild mannered most of the time but who, inside the confines of their car, can become easily enraged by another driver’s often harmless actions.
“Driving can bring out the darker side of our personalities but it is not worth getting that upset and angry. It doesn’t achieve anything other than raising your blood pressure.”
The study showed that motorists driving too close or cutting them up angered people the most, but also general rudeness, people who do not pay attention and driving too slowly also induced road rage whilst behind the wheel.
What increases your bloody pressure when behind the wheel?
MJP Motoring Solicitors
Oct, 28, 2011