5 important things to know about road rage

We have all seen it or been guilty of it. You know, angry hand gestures, swearing, falling behind, and maybe even death threats on the roads? Yes, it's road rage, and there are five important things you need to know about it.

What causes road rage

Road rage is often the result of watching parents drive as children, combined with the person's own aggression and anger. Sometimes this is almost a character trait, while others have a short-term decline arising from a bad day.

Road rage is a common problem

Road rage is a problem in every state and incidents are being recorded every day. Despite his overwhelming persistence, there aren't many laws against him. In most cases, it depends on the driver's driving style and traffic violations. If so, tickets are usually issued.

Road rage is a crime

While only a few states have actually enacted laws regarding road rage, those that have done so make it a felony. The University of Central Arkansas Police Department defines road rage as "assault using a motor vehicle or other dangerous weapon by the driver or passenger(s) of another motor vehicle, or assault instigated by an incident occurring on the roadway."

Beyond Aggressive Driving

To be clear, road rage and aggressive driving are two different things. Aggressive driving occurs when a driver's actions on the road constitute a traffic violation that may endanger other drivers. In the case of road rage, the driver either tries to harm another driver on the road or succeeds.

serious circumstances

There have been numerous reports of traffic accidents in which one or more people were injured or killed as a result of the actions of an angry driver. Drivers are advised never to try to chase someone who is showing road rage or otherwise interact with him or her. Instead, someone in the car must call 911 to report the driver. Make sure you have your license plate and/or other identifying information, and the ability to file a detailed report, especially if any damage or injury has occurred as a result of road rage.

Road rage is serious and can have far-reaching consequences if things get out of hand. If you find yourself or someone you are with becoming overly aggressive or dangerous on the roads, try to defuse the situation or stop until you calm down - after all, you never know if the driver of that car has which you are following. Pistol.