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A recent survey reveals women motorists feel angrier with other road users than men.
Diamond, a direct insurer specialising in car insurance for women, surveyed 1200 motorists and found that 80% of women feel angry with other drivers compared to 61% of men.
Just over 20% of women admitted to verbally attacking another driver because of road rage. Ceri Assiratti, acting managing director at Diamond said, "It may be surprising to hear that such a high number of women get road rage. However, our research shows, that it is male motorists, who are more likely to act on their feelings of road rage against other drivers, rather than women motorists.
We are asking our customers to think about their actions, and to try and rise above any situation where they feel they might react angrily to other road users."
Diamond is encouraging motorists to stay clam, and is offering the following advice to help avoid conflict on the roads.
Be patient and consider others. Accept that people genuinely make mistakes, so irritating manoeuvres may not be intentional. Be willing to say sorry if you make a mistake. Courtesy costs nothing. Say thank you to other drivers who let you into traffic lanes. Give yourself time and space to react to others and their mistakes. Don't make a gesture that might aggravate another driver. Don't tailgate other drivers. Slow down and hold back leaving a safe distance between the cars in front. Don't become involved or angry with other road users. Pull over and calm down before you continue your journey. Listen to soothing music or a book on tape to help keep calm. Practise relaxation techniques such as deep breathing. You are more likely to reach your destination feeling less stressed.
Ceri Assaratti, commented, "Incidents of road rage are increasing as Britain's roads get busier. This means motorists in busy towns and cities are more likely to suffer with road rage, or become victims of it themselves. By considering other motorists and thinking about your attitude towards other road users, this risk can be greatly reduced.
Issue date: 24-01-05
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