Are you a Road Rager?

Aggressive driving has been a problem on our roadways for a while, and it seems to only be getting worse. Incidents of screaming, rude gestures, and sometimes even violence are reported frequently on our roadways to the point where it has earned its own name: road rage. Did you know 66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving?

Answer the following questions to find out if you need a chill pill behind the wheel.  And Be Honest!

1. Do you speed (as in, drive more than 5 miles per hour over the posted limit)?
*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

2. Do you tailgate "slow" drivers?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

3. Do you make angry gestures or yell at "bad" drivers?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO* 

4. Do slow drivers make you really angry?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

5. Do all cars in front of you seem to be "in your way"?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

6. Do you become very angry and express it out loud when you get stuck in traffic?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

7. Do you deliberately align your vehicle with another in an adjacent lane in order to hold up a driver who is following too closely behind?

 *YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

8. Do you find yourself slamming on the brakes a lot when driving?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

9. Do you often switch lanes when driving?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

10. Do you feel bad drivers need to be taught a lesson and you are the teacher?

*YES* *SOMETIMES* *NO*

Give yourself 3 points for each YES answer, 2 points for each SOMETIMES, and 1 point for each NO.  Add up the points and see below.

10 points - You are not a Road Rager.  Congrats!  

11-30 points - Uh Oh!  You are a Road Rager!  Take a deep breath and think before you react.  A careless or aggressive act threatens your safety as well as the safety of everyone around you.  Always remember, be cautious, be courteous, and drive happy!!!