Road rage affects eight in ten drivers

Most drivers admit driving while angry with, or stressed by, other road users, according to a survey of more than 1,000 drivers by Brake and Green Flag.

Key findings from the survey include:

• Eight in 10 drivers (78%) drive while angry or stressed about other road users, while one in three (31%) do so once a week or more

• More than six in 10 drivers (63%) drive while feeling angry or stressed at something unrelated to driving

• Three-quarters of drivers (74%) drive while thinking about something other than work, such as personal issues

Brake is calling on the Government to take urgent action by introducing year-round, high profile advertising to warn the public about the dangers of road rage.  

For further information contact Brake on 01484 559909.

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