Outline of My Fourth Additional Outline

Outline of My Fourth Additional Outline

The Road Rage Spectrum

This is a presentation of “Road Rage and Aggressive Driving: Steering Clear of Highway Warfare”; Written by Dr. Leon James and Dr. Diane Nahl; Published by Prometheus Books, 2000; Pages 84-96; Web Link: www.DrDriving.org

By: Constance J.K. DeCaires

I. Jekyll-Hyde Syndrome

A. Refers to those who do a complete 180 degree personality change after they get behind the wheel.

B. Jekyll = friendly, courteous, and neighborly, Hyde = swelled ego, and inner beast takes control

C. Classic recipe for road rage is anger plus self-righteousness, boil till ready to serve.

II. Passive-Aggressive Road Rage

A. Passive-Aggressive Road Rage is defined as a reactionary protest against feeling thwarted, coerced, mistreated, or repeatedly wronged, characterized by feelings of rancor and resentment against other drivers.

B. It is expressed by ignoring others or by refusing to respond appropriately, with the intent to obstructionist and oppositional.

C. Left-Lane Bandits-one who obstructs the faster flow of traffic

-for example: driving like a Sunday driver in the left or fast lane

D. How to deal with Left-Lane Bandits = go around them w/o badmouthing or glaring at them as you pass.

III. Verbal Road Rage

A. Verbal road rage is defined as the habit of constantly complaining about the traffic, keeping up a stream of mental or spoken attacks against drivers, passengers, law enforcement officials, road workers, pedestrians, speed limits, and road signs.

B. Purpose:

-of criticizing, ridiculing, or condemning another

-short-term relief of frustration within driver

C. But it results in injuring ones self-esteem and promotion of an alienated culture of discontent.

D. Stay calm and breathe.

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http://www.roadrage.com/

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