Unexpectedly guilty of in car road rage (Road Rage)

Member Name: charlhrdy

Product:	Road Rage
Date:	07/11/05 (131 review reads)
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I have always thought road rage was inexplicable, especially the extent some go to to make a point. I find it abhorrent and don't really understand why people could get that worked up.
I have been driving for just under a year now, and have found myself frequently yelling at other road users. I believed road rage was only done by those of mental illness, those who were unable to control their temper in any given situation.. well no, I am susceptable too.

The main reasons for me yelling, silly driving manuouvres, people pulling out in front of me, driving the wrong way up a one way road, parking in parent/children bays, wavering cyclists, red lights, and a whole host of other reasons.

I didn't expect to be like this, I am often outraged at some of the things people do, and the only way to express this frustration with it, is to shout in the car. So yes I do understand mild road rage, but I don't think I would ever get out of my car and approach anyone who I thought was in need of abusing. Which is what road rage is, another form of abuse.

I have once stopped and shout out my car window at someone, well a kid, hallowe'en this year and the silly child jumped out in front of me, emergency stopped and leaned out the window and informed the child that if I ever find out where she lived I would be round to see her parents. Ineffective where I live, she laughed and ran away. I sat and cried before I moved again, I thought I was going to hit her, this is the only time I have ever wanted to jump out of my car and shout at someone.

Summary: Something to be controlled.