Slightly more than 30% of American motorists said that driving has become more dangerous since the pandemic, including 41% of Gen Z respondents, according to a report from Jerry Insurance Agency LLC.  The survey found that around 70% of U.S. drivers have witnessed some form of road rage during the past year. This is up from a survey conducted by Policygenius in 2022, which found 57% of drivers witnessed road rage in the past two years.  The above slideshow reveals the most common types of aggressive driving and road rage behaviors American drivers witnessed in the past year.  In addition to being a danger to everyone else on the road, those who get caught performing any number of anger-motivated driving maneuvers face serious increases to their auto insurance. For example, a ticket for tailgating or careless driving can result in a nearly 50% rate increase, according to Insurify.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers the following advice for dealing with dangerously aggressive drivers:
  • If you are in the left lane and someone wants to pass, move over and let them by.
  • Give speeding drivers plenty of space. Speeding drivers may lose control of their vehicle more easily.
  • Adjust your driving accordingly. Speeding is tied to aggressive driving. If a speeding driver is tailgating you or trying to engage you in risky driving, use judgment to safely steer your vehicle out of the way.
  • Call the police if you believe a driver is following you or harassing you.
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