ROAD RAGE: THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS LEADING TO AGGRESSION

Best Citation – Ms. Sakshi & Ms. Stuti Narula Markan, ROAD RAGE: THE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS LEADING TO AGGRESSION, 2 ILEMJ 1, 2022.

ABSTRACT

Road rage deserves the attention of drivers, regulators and road researchers as it is a serious problem and it refers to the anger of drivers when they encounter situations that cause distress. Anger like traffic jams, passing bystanders, horns and flashing headlights. When angry, drivers can engage in dangerous driving behaviours that can lead to accidents. The research includes a definition of road rage, an introduction and an evaluation of research methods. A research gap on aggressive driving experiences in Indian environments highlights the need to address this growing concern among individuals, society and mental health professionals. When drivers are hit by the high beams of oncoming vehicles, they sometimes get angry and chase or insult the other driver, flashing their high beams in retaliation, or driving into the opposite lane and blocking the vehicle. Is going. When hit by the high beam of the vehicle behind, the driver sometimes blocks the vehicle’s front or uses other means to interrupt its movement. Furthermore, more than half of road rage incidents are found to be caused by the illegal use of high beams on rural roads or highways. In addition, most incidents are caused by the high ground clearance of an oncoming car. Most of the people involved in these cases are young men. Finally, strategies to avoid serious injury in such incidents were discussed.

Keywords: Road rage, Illegal use of high beams, Incident, Anger Triggers, Driver’s Behaviour