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The Why Factor: Why do we Get Road Rage?

Why do we get Road Rage?

16/12/2016 GMT

Why do we Get Road Rage?

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Why does driving bring out the worst in some people?

Even the calmest of people can experience the anger known as ‘road rage’. Why does driving bring out the worst in some people?

Everyday millions of us across the world get into our cars and drive. For many of us this will be an unpleasant experience because of the behavior of other drivers or even because of our own bad behavior. Even the calmest person can become a raging demon while driving, screaming and swearing at the other road users. What is it about driving that makes some people so angry? What can we do to stop it?

We speak with professional racing driver Nathalie McGloin about keeping control. Dr Mark Sullman tells us what happens in our heads when we get into the driver seat. Comedian Rhod Gilbert gives us a passionate description of what gives him road rage. Monica Chadha describes driving in Delhi. And, Glenn Scherer gives us a lesson in ‘car yoga’ to try and keep the rage away.

(Photo: Man shouting at woman sitting in car.  Credit: Shutterstock)

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