Road Rage
If you are an angry, aggressive driver chances are you think you are a pretty good driver and the fault lies with other drivers. Aggressive driving includes honking the horn, flashing your headlights rolling down your window at yelling, obscene gestures, and swearing. The typical aggressive driver is young, male, extrovert, highly stressed, competitive, and impatient. Aggressive drivers will run more red lights, speed, and get into more accidents.
Some suggestions for managing anger while driving:
- Give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go. We often get angry and stressed when we are running late and do not anticipate possible delays due to traffic, weather conditions, etc.
- Listen to music that you enjoy and that you know puts you in a good mood.
- Use deep breathing as a way to slow down your heart rate and keep your cool.
- Try being cooperative. Let other cars merge into your lane, use your signals, don't tailgate.
If you are struggling with managing your anger studies show that anger management counselling is effective is reducing the amount of road rage people experience. Anger isn't good for your health nor your driving!
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