exaggeration, millions of motorists are armed with fire arms, knives, clubs, and other weapons at any given time” (6-10-32). There are literally over millions people in the United States alone whom own some sort of firearm or firearms. Most cases of a weapon being involved in a road rage accident, the weapon of choice is typically a gun. Sometimes people will get creative with what they choose to defend or attack with. Drivers have used other weaponry such as garbage, 4x4 timbers, crowbars, and missiles. That’s right, missiles. In a few other cases, government tanks and other vehicles were taken out for joyrides. Road rage comes in many different forms and actions. The fact that “road rage” is a U.S. originated word doesn’t limit itself to our country. Incidents around the world have been reported from Asia to Australia.The cause of road rage is typically a form of stress. Whether it be a stolen parking space or getting cut-off, an aggressive driver can lose their temper and patience from frustration. These occurrences are typically how an incident would begin. In many cases, the driver whom is running out of time is the most common instigator of road rage. When the clock is ticking and the driver is running out of options, they may act in haste to get their way on the road. Sometimes people are in a hurry for money as well. When an aggressive driver is in a rush to pick up a paycheck, or pay their bills on time, some will stop at nothing to do what they have to do. They don’t care who could be put in harms way as long as they get there when they want to. Other cases start from family problems, school, and simple everyday living. However, most of these occurrences relate back to the matter of time. A driver’s increased stress is only part of the problem. Physiological aspects play a key role when deciphering the problem at hand.There are many ways to prevent and stop road ra...
