Why does traffic make me so angry?

Even if we are so used to it that we don’t notice it anymore, we still feel some tension when we drive. Our heart rate increases, our muscles tense up, etc. What this means for anger is that we are primed for feeling strong emotions. That tension state makes us more likely to get angry when faced with a provocation.

How do I stop getting angry when driving?

Managing Your Stress and Anger When Driving

1. Remind yourself you’re in control of yourself and your vehicle.
2. Recognize it’s not your job to manage how other drivers behave.
3. Stay cool and drive defensively.
4. Plan to enjoy your trip.
5. Keep your distance physically and emotionally.
6. Set an example.
7. Let it go.

How do you deal with a slow driver?

If you’re holding up traffic or someone behind you is flashing their lights, please pull over to the slower lanes when the time is safe, and indicate your intentions with your turn signal or a friendly wave. When the person anxious to pass sees this, he or she will relax and back off until you make your move.

Is driving aggressively illegal?

California is one of the only states that explicitly recognizes aggressive driving as a criminal offense. The state has also classified it as a type of automobile crime. In California, aggressive driving is considered a criminal offense when a driver engages in dangerous driving activities.

What happens when a driver is driving too slowly?

When someone is driving too slowly, they force others around them to have to adapt to their speed. If a slow driver is in the left lane on a multilane route, then people may choose to pass them in the right lane. This is a dangerous move and can lead to accidents.

Should slow drivers be treated like speeders?

Slow drivers are one of the biggest dangers on the road and should be treated like speeders, a report says today. Nearly a third of motorists have had a ‘near miss’ caused by someone travelling slowly. These drivers create such frustration that six out of ten motorists feel stress rise and about half are tempted to ‘undertake’.

Should you intimidate a slow driver?

It’s not a good or safe decision to give in to road rage or try to intimidate a slow driver if you’re driving near one. Instead, it is better to make yourself visible to the slow driver by using the tools that your vehicle provides to remind them that they’re driving too slowly.

Why do people drive under the speed limit?

One of the most common reasons motorists drive under the speed limit is because they’re driving while distracted. Typically, drivers are distracted by cell phones. They’re paying more attention to their phone and try to slow down in an effort to multitask. However, this is not safe and can lead to collisions.