ingenie Road Rage Report Links Warm Weather to Hot Heads on Ontario Roads
Young drivers in
According to the ingenie Road Rage Report, summer is the most infuriating driving season; 58 percent of young drivers are frustrated by construction related delays in the summer while only 18 percent are bothered by bad weather in the winter.
"Nobody likes traffic delays and cranky drivers can lead to conflict on the road. But, as a driver your top priority needs to be safety. It's important not to let emotions get the best of you," says
Results from the ingenie Road Rage Report
Young
-Being rude on the road (81 percent)
-Using their phones (77 percent)
-Tailgating (74 percent)
-Failing to signal (73 percent)
-Braking suddenly (70 percent)
Tempers flare fast - even in the drive-thru
-What infuriates young drivers the most? City driving.
-The most frustrating settings for young drivers are city streets (82 percent), highways (47 percent) and parking lots (32 percent).
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-60 percent of young drivers are also irritated by cyclists who do not obey the rules of the road.
-One in five drivers (20 percent) surveyed admit their tempers flare faster when driving than in other settings.
Young drivers admit to bad behaviour
While
-Beeping at other drivers (51 percent)
-Flashing their lights at other drivers (29 percent)
-Making offensive hand gestures at other drivers (14 percent)
-On the more extreme end, 5 percent of
"As a driver, you are responsible for controlling your own vehicle. It's an important duty that requires your complete attention," says Phair. "While you may become annoyed by other drivers' bad habits, it's not your responsibility to reprimand them. Don't get emotional, just focus on the task at hand - arriving at your destination safely."
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