Evolutionary psychology is being used by Professor Geoff Beattie to explain sex differences between male and female drivers. According to Beattie, men are hard-wired for aggressiveness and risk taking, while women are more empathetic and willing to forgive tailgating and invasions of space. Men, being more territorial, interpret tailgating and being cut off as a threat, hence, road rage. Beattie claims men’s inner caveman instincts can be overcome through education.
Source: Edmunds Inside Line
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I’m not so sure Women are immune from road rage.
@Jim,
They’re not immune. Those that are prone to fits of rage probably eat too much BGH-tainted red meat.
hahaha
I cant help it if people drive ten under the speed limit.. So what I zig-zag in and out of traffic to get infront lol
Actual data a few years ago here in the NW indicated the number one candidate for road rage was a 25 year-old woman.
When someone jukes me, and squeezes an 8 foot car into a 7 foot gap… I give a nod to the driver for a well-executed move. Following with a courtesy wave does wonders too.
Evan mom teach him drive good… me no caveman haha
im prone to massive fits of road rage daily. slow ass drivers!