Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Who Has More Road Rage, Women or Men?


I'll be the first one to admit, I am a not a great driver. However, when it comes to "road rage" I would consider myself to be on the calmer side of the spectrum, but are all women as tranquil?

A new study by CareerBuilder.com finds that road rage is worse in women than in men. Out of the 3,892 people they surveyed, 61% of women said they've experienced road rage versus 56% of men.... first of all that survey should read " More women admit to road rage than men". Sure I may be prone to use my horn a lot -but lets face it that's what its there for!

In my experience men are 1- more aggressive at the wheel and 2- aren't afraid of speeding up to fling some other driver the bird or scream obscenities from their window. All men think they are good drivers. I can openly admit I'm not a good driver but you'll never hear a guy confess the same.

The study also goes on to say that younger adults are also road rage culprits, reporting that 68% of adults age 25-34 admit having road rage versus 47% of those over 55.

An easy explanation of this would be that all the younger drivers are yelling at all the older drivers to be more careful behind the wheel... You've all experienced it before. You get caught off by some driver who instantly slows down once they clear into the next lane.. your pissed off so you drive up to see who the annoying delinquent is only to catch a glimpse of an elderly couple in the front seat and behind the driving wheel. They don't have any 'Silver Alerts' for young drivers now do they?


The full study here
http://www.careerbuilder.com/share/aboutus/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?sd=7/18/2012&id=pr708&ed=12/31/2012

                        A Classic Roas Rage Scene from Entourage 

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