With Labor Day expected to bring record-breaking domestic travel, new research from Nextbase highlights the need for patience during holiday getaways About 8 in 10 (79%) American motorists have experienced road rage or aggressive driving, with more than a third (34%) experiencing it multiple times a month Road Rage ranked second only to distracted driving among the greatest on-road dangers Veteran law enforcement officer provides top five tips to arrive alive even if you witness a road rage incident LOS ANGELES , Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Labor Day is known as the unofficial end of summer, and for many, it's the last chance to get away for a summer vacation before school and work bring us back to reality. But with record domestic travel expected for the upcoming holiday weekend, drivers will need to pack some extra patience to avoid one of the scariest dangers on America's highways: Road Rage.
New research commissioned by Nextbase 1 – the world's leading dash cam brand – reveals that 79% of U.S. drivers have personally experienced aggressive driving or road rage.
The survey also indicates that more than a third (34%) of these drivers encounter such incidents multiple times each month or even more frequently. The emotional toll on those targeted by road rage is significant. Survey respondents identified road rage as second only to distracted driving in ranking the greatest on-road dangers.
Meanwhile, nearly half of the survey respondents reported feeling nervous (45%) .