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The morning commute and the afternoon grind. When bumper to bumper traffic creates gridlock for miles, it can be a recipe for disaster. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, road rage comprises of following too closely, excessive speeding, and weaving through traffic among other irresponsible actions.
?The operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property,? NHTSA writes in an extensive report.
Endless Causes
NHTSA lists a multitude of reasons for road rage, including traffic delays, running late, and the unique sense of anonymity a vehicle provides. A recent study conducted by Auto Insurance Center uncovered some interesting patterns in the phenomenon of road rage. They collected over 100,000 #RoadRage Instagram posts since 2011 to analyze how this hashtag has evolved. The study examined the circumstances, situations, and locations most likely to boil our blood. ?Even though #RoadRage may produce funny posts on the internet, you want to do everything you can to protect your vehicle and the people in it from the dangerous consequences that aggressive driving can lead to,? said Justin Loera, Senior Insurance Market Analyst, Auto Insurance Center.
Changing Seasons
Auto Insurance Center found August has historically been the peak for aggressive driving. With summer being prime for travelers it?s no wonder, but the study also showed road rage hap...