British people are recognised for their politeness, avoidance of conflict, and tolerance. Our entry into or onto any vehicle seems to negate this!
CompareThe Market found that 62% of UK drivers experience road rage, with 30%having had a face-to-face altercation. The report identified the top four UK road rage causes:
- Tailgating (35%).
- Slow driving (29%).
- Phone-using drivers (29%).
- Not using indicators (29%).
According to the survey, some behaviours triggered drivers in various places. Belfast, Brighton, Bristol, and Cardiff were most annoyed by sluggish driving. Leeds drivers were upset by no indications. More road rage quick tips:
- Don't drive while upset about something else. Wait until intense emotions have dieddown before you get behind the wheel.
- Give yourself extra time to reach your destination (rushing will increase tension andthe chances of making a driving error).
- Only use the horn if necessary.
- Be willing to apologise if you did make a mistake - this can quickly de-escalate asituation, since the other party has nothing to fight against.
