THE 2009 AAMI CRASH INDEX shows that 91 percent of motorists agree that drivers are becoming more aggressive, and 83 percent believe that yelling, swearing and gesturing rudely is a justifiable response to road rage from other drivers.

The report, released annually since 1995, found that 60 percent of drivers worry about being targeted in a [...]

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FOLLOWING A REPORT in June that men are more likely to fall asleep at the wheel than women, a study commissioned by car insurer 1Cover shows that New South Wales motorists are the worst drivers in Australia.

Covering driving etiquette and behaviour, the study - which included a poll of 1300 Australian motorists, male and [...]

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If you’ve ever wondered how to spot a road rager, and their aggressive tailgating and sudden swerving of lanes while gesticulating in the cabin don’t give it away, then the next best thing is to look for tacky accoutrements.

Social psychologist William Szlemko, of the Colorado State University, has concluded that motorists with bumper stickers, window [...]

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I was late for everything, for most of the last month. Sharing the road during the day with the masses, and the stress that it entails, has been the cause.

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In principle, I don’t mind pedestrianism. I give it a go myself, every now and again. Its a good way to travel distances that aren’t worth cold-starting an engine for, or if you’re pretty sure your destination offers a high probability of seeing your car up on bricks mere moments after you leave it.

What [...]

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