'Worrying' numbers suffer from road rage

Date: 27/8/2010

The number of people who get angry behind the wheel is concerning, it has been suggested.

Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research at the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), said drivers must learn to manage their frustration.

His comments come after new research conducted by the body revealed 70 per cent of road users admit to regularly suffering from road rage, while 28 per cent stated becoming angry behind the wheel has a negative effect on their own driving capabilities.

The biggest irritation cited by motorists is tailgating, with 28 per cent of the vote, while 22 per cent selected others taking a phone call while driving as their greatest annoyance.

Mr Greig remarked: "It's worrying that so many still get angry when driving. With long commutes and increased congestion making driving particularly stressful, drivers must learn to manage the 'red mist'."

Earlier this month, a report by insurer AXA estimated road rage causes some 800 deaths on the roads every year.

Posted by Mary Treen