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Road Rage Review Questions
1. Stop the video at 1:04. Write the definition of "road rage".
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2. Stop the video at 1:18. What is the most common cause of road rage?
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3. Stop the video at 1:33. List 7 causes of road rage.
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4. Stop the video at 1:50. List 5 causes of road rage.
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5. Stop the video at 2:01. What is the definition of “habitual road rage”?
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6. Where could someone learn road rage?
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7. What is the definition of “situational road rage”?
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8. Stop the video at 2:11. What are 2 effects of road rage?
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9. Stop the video at 2:44. What percentage of 250,000 deaths in traffic accidents is caused by road rage?
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10. Stop the video at 3:05. Most aggressive drivers are between the ages of ________ and ________.
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11. Stop the video at 3:23. Aggressive drivers are more likely to drive without their __________________________.
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Road Rage Review Questions
1. Stop the video at 1:04. Write the definition of "road rage".
Answer
2. Stop the video at 1:18. What is the most common cause of road rage?
Answer
3. Stop the video at 1:33. List 7 causes of road rage.
Answer
4. Stop the video at 1:50. List 5 causes of road rage.
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5. Stop the video at 2:01. What is the definition of “habitual road rage”?
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6. Where could someone learn road rage?
Answer
7. What is the definition of “situational road rage”?
Answer
8. Stop the video at 2:11. What are 2 effects of road rage?
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9. Stop the video at 2:44. What percentage of 250,000 deaths in traffic accidents is caused by road rage?
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10. Stop the video at 3:05. Most aggressive drivers are between the ages of ________ and ________.
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11. Stop the video at 3:23. Aggressive drivers are more likely to drive without their __________________________.
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What is Road Rage?
Video Transcript
In this lesson, we will explore road rage. The definition and effects of road rage will be discussed, and facts about road rage will be identified. A brief quiz follows.
Definition of Road Rage
As you are driving, you have to slow down on the interstate. There are police cars and you see that the road is partially blocked. You are being rerouted off the interstate and directed to the detour. You see three cars, all of which look like they have been in an accident, and you see a group of teenagers huddled together next to one of the police cars. You feel badly for those involved in the accident. You cannot help but wonder What happened?
The next day, you get your local paper and read about an accident on the interstate. The article states that a driver was mad that another driver was going too slow and started driving erratically. Witnesses to the accident say that the person driving erratically was using obscene gestures and eventually lost control of their car, striking two other vehicles and causing the accident that closed down the interstate.
This type of aggressive driving is known as road rage. Road rage is defined as aggressive driving that arises from disagreements with other drivers. When a driver gets angry or loses their temper from a traffic incident, it is also considered road rage.
Causes of Road Rage
Although the elements that cause road rage can vary, anger is one of the most common causes. Situations that can cause road rage include:
Effects of Road Rage
There are several effects of road rage. One of the effects of road rage is a physical altercation. The aggressive driver will get out of the vehicle once it has stopped and will physically assault the other driver. Another effect of road rage is an accident. When the driver is being aggressive, they lose sight of safety and often cause traffic accidents.
These are incidents in which aggressive driving leads to an accident, which can cause death. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 66% of the 250,000 deaths in traffic accidents since 1990 are a result of aggressive driving. There can be life-long effects from road rage, such as death, and the aggressive driver can receive many traffic tickets and court time for their behavior.
Facts About Road Rage
Lesson Summary
Road rage is defined as aggressive driving that arises from disagreements with other drivers, and it is present in all 50 states. Tailgating, stress, and heavy traffic are examples of situations that can cause road rage. There are two types of road rage, as well. Habitual road rage is the learned behavior that the driver has observed from their parents or other drivers. Situational road rage depends on the situation. The driver may have had a bad day or just received bad news and they do not mean to drive aggressively. There are life-long effects of road rage, and they can range from being anxious about driving to accidents in which there is a fatality.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this lesson on road rage, use your memory to:
In this lesson, we will explore road rage. The definition and effects of road rage will be discussed, and facts about road rage will be identified. A brief quiz follows.
Definition of Road Rage
As you are driving, you have to slow down on the interstate. There are police cars and you see that the road is partially blocked. You are being rerouted off the interstate and directed to the detour. You see three cars, all of which look like they have been in an accident, and you see a group of teenagers huddled together next to one of the police cars. You feel badly for those involved in the accident. You cannot help but wonder What happened?
The next day, you get your local paper and read about an accident on the interstate. The article states that a driver was mad that another driver was going too slow and started driving erratically. Witnesses to the accident say that the person driving erratically was using obscene gestures and eventually lost control of their car, striking two other vehicles and causing the accident that closed down the interstate.
This type of aggressive driving is known as road rage. Road rage is defined as aggressive driving that arises from disagreements with other drivers. When a driver gets angry or loses their temper from a traffic incident, it is also considered road rage.
Causes of Road Rage
Although the elements that cause road rage can vary, anger is one of the most common causes. Situations that can cause road rage include:
- Heavy traffic or gridlock
- Feeling stressed
- Construction delays or detours
- Distracted driving
- Loud music
- Slow driving
- Making obscene gestures to other drivers
- Tailgating, which is deliberately following the driver in front of you too closely
- Changing lanes too quickly and cutting another driver off
- Erratic or unsafe lane changes
- Overusing the car horn
- Headlight flashing
Effects of Road Rage
There are several effects of road rage. One of the effects of road rage is a physical altercation. The aggressive driver will get out of the vehicle once it has stopped and will physically assault the other driver. Another effect of road rage is an accident. When the driver is being aggressive, they lose sight of safety and often cause traffic accidents.
These are incidents in which aggressive driving leads to an accident, which can cause death. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 66% of the 250,000 deaths in traffic accidents since 1990 are a result of aggressive driving. There can be life-long effects from road rage, such as death, and the aggressive driver can receive many traffic tickets and court time for their behavior.
Facts About Road Rage
- The most aggressive drivers are between the ages of 16 and 30.
- In 1997, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started to gather information from the states to compile a list of programs that have been put into place for aggressive drivers.
- Aggressive drivers are more likely to drive without their seat belts.
- A road rage death has occurred in all 50 states.
Lesson Summary
Road rage is defined as aggressive driving that arises from disagreements with other drivers, and it is present in all 50 states. Tailgating, stress, and heavy traffic are examples of situations that can cause road rage. There are two types of road rage, as well. Habitual road rage is the learned behavior that the driver has observed from their parents or other drivers. Situational road rage depends on the situation. The driver may have had a bad day or just received bad news and they do not mean to drive aggressively. There are life-long effects of road rage, and they can range from being anxious about driving to accidents in which there is a fatality.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this lesson on road rage, use your memory to:
- Define 'road rage'
- Illustrate some of the situations that can lead to road rage
- Name the two types
- Note the effects
- Relate some statistics about road rage