Around 80% of American drivers said they had road rage or drove aggressively at least once in 2019, according to a survey from The Zebra. In addition to making roads more dangerous, these types of behaviors can have a negative impact on auto insurance rates. For example, a ticket for tailgating or careless driving can result in a nearly 50% rate increase, according to Insurify. According to PolicyAdvice, road rage can be listed as an exemption in an auto policy. If a police report indicates road rage was the cause of an accident, coverage could be denied. Further, around 70% of U.S. drivers said they have witnessed some form of road rage during the past year, according to a survey from Jerry Insurance Agency LLC, which also found 30% of American drivers believe roadways are becoming more dangerous. The above slideshow offers tips to help drivers stay calm and keep road rage at bay courtesy of CSAA. Related: |
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Steve Hallo
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