The reasons for rage
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• The RAC has published a Top Ten causes of road rage after studying what most upsets LCV and truck drivers.
Middle-lane hogging topped the list of anger inducers, closely followed by driving right up behind the vehicle in front. Cutting in at roadworks was the third most unpopular act, while overtaking on the inside was fourth.
Rude and aggressive drivers, speeders and car space stealers were just ahead of those driving too slowly and drivers jumping red lights. Motorists who opened their vehicle doors without looking squeezed in at 10th position.
The RAC says hauliers are annoyed by much the same incidents.
The survey noted that at road works truck drivers are straddling two lanes to stop car drivers from cut ting in. The RAC recommends that drivers try to stay calm, avoiding challenges and eye contact.
Other suggestions include keeping doors locked and keeping windows closed if another driver approaches.
If confronted by an aggressor the driver should sound his horn to attract attention, and if followed, head for a police station garage or populated area. I ' Nearly all drivers consider that they are the safest road users and it is always other drivers who cause accidents, according to an Autoglas survey. While 85% named themselves as the safest, none declared themselves poor drivers and only 15% thought themselves average. But the survey also found that 75% of all road users admitted breaking the Highway Code.