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What's the worst thing bad drivers do?

GasBuddy Blog -- In the scholarly journal 'Accident Analysis and Prevention' a study completed at Canada's Center for Addiciton and Mental Health (CAHM) reports that there's one kind of bad driving behavior that makes our blood boil the most -- and that's when aggressive drivers are cutting in front of us and weaving.

Driver aggression is a major safety concern and researchers estimate this behavior is a factor in nearly half of all motor vehicle collisions.

And researchers say the worst thing we can do is retaliate... to teach the other guy a lesson. You wouldn't do that, would you?

CAMH researcher Dr. Christine Wickens reviewed thousands of entries posted on RoadRagers.com, a website that invites drivers to submit complaints...

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Submitted Feb 25, 2013 By: PD

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snapper06 Veteran Author Toledo Posts:449 Points:53,590 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 6, 2013 9:18:05 AM Ignore snapper06 Report Abuse Really makes you wonder what it will be like in another 10 years, If road rage continues to get worse.
QualTekGuy Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,066 Points:733,850 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2013 9:49:08 PM Ignore QualTekGuy Report Abuse I blame society. If we didn't mandate so many safety devices for everything, then these idiots would kill themselves off. Most of them would do it before they had a chance to procreate.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 5:57:23 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse maybe drunken texters who speed on winding roads...
Tommyguns45 Sophomore Author Illinois Posts:215 Points:132,890 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 9:26:58 AM Ignore Tommyguns45 Report Abuse A bad driver is one that has to lay on their horn behind you just because you didnt take off just as the light turn green. Heyyy Im waiting for the intersection to clear to make sure some one isnt going to run a red light and T-Bone me.
FrankLee1 Sophomore Author Minnesota Posts:178 Points:10,295 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 2:44:53 AM Ignore FrankLee1 Report Abuse uh
jim27106 All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:770 Points:782,010 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 12:53:14 AM Ignore jim27106 Report Abuse >> What should we do when we encounter such poor drivers? "Remind yourself to take a deep breath, stay calm, and do whatever it takes to bring your anger down," she said. Read more at http://blog.gasbuddy.com/posts/What-s-the-worst-thing-bad-drivers-do/1715-532174-1633.aspx#xpYOCRXHgtU8fKdY.99 I find if I drink and drive I am more relaxed. It really helps to keep my anger down.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,623 Points:1,609,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2013 12:15:23 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse text and drive on winding two lane country roads.
BluWahoo Champion Author Pensacola Posts:3,113 Points:379,690 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 10:07:26 PM Ignore BluWahoo Report Abuse get out of bed
GoJackets2011 Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:7,848 Points:1,371,345 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 6:26:11 PM Ignore GoJackets2011 Report Abuse If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk!
lowspeed All-Star Author Akron Posts:721 Points:200,305 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 10:14:14 PM Ignore lowspeed Report Abuse don't drink and drive
lowspeed All-Star Author Akron Posts:721 Points:200,305 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 10:09:10 PM Ignore lowspeed Report Abuse why does everyone think they're the best driver?
Double_Golden Champion Author San Francisco Posts:2,560 Points:605,385 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 9:55:16 PM Ignore Double_Golden Report Abuse tailgating and hit and run...
Rednix Champion Author Miami Posts:6,153 Points:1,275,510 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 8:25:51 PM Ignore Rednix Report Abuse Don't retaliate just stay ahead of them.
bell013 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:516 Points:100,150 Joined:Feb 2013	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 7:52:08 PM Ignore bell013 Report Abuse You don't keep up with the car in front of you, I am coming around.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,941 Points:1,925,580 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 6:26:33 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Pull out in front of you while looking the other way. Then don't have insurance!
Digger52 Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,407 Points:848,935 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:44:58 PM Ignore Digger52 Report Abuse Driving as if they're the only ones in the world on the road - oblivious to everyone and everything
sb0804 All-Star Author Dayton Posts:838 Points:101,640 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 3:13:28 PM Ignore sb0804 Report Abuse Not using their turn signals
TheThorn All-Star Author South Carolina Posts:820 Points:784,985 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:58:53 PM Ignore TheThorn Report Abuse start their engines
caddilac Champion Author Ontario Posts:16,606 Points:2,140,455 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:34:41 PM Ignore caddilac Report Abuse Old news.
kishoreCA Champion Author Ventura Posts:3,117 Points:392,895 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:28:40 PM Ignore kishoreCA Report Abuse there are so many worst things and so many bad drivers out there...many people think the road is their own and they can do whatever they feel like.
ItisAJeepThing Champion Author Tucson Posts:19,755 Points:2,151,580 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:26:41 PM Ignore ItisAJeepThing Report Abuse Bad drivers kill other people.
belladog Champion Author Mobile Posts:2,587 Points:936,080 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:26:37 PM Ignore belladog Report Abuse let the fool go
visitor_2 Champion Author Orlando Posts:1,652 Points:1,636,405 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:23:25 PM Ignore visitor_2 Report Abuse worst thing is Hit and Run
beekeeper1 All-Star Author Indiana Posts:596 Points:533,195 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:23:25 PM Ignore beekeeper1 Report Abuse They can't wait to get in someone elses way.
MotoDad Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,106 Points:812,015 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:15:43 PM Ignore MotoDad Report Abuse Get out of my way
CTarp Champion Author Texas Posts:1,234 Points:607,855 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:09:28 PM Ignore CTarp Report Abuse Everyone just needs to chill.
Dipstick1 Champion Author Amarillo Posts:6,781 Points:2,054,960 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:06:37 PM Ignore Dipstick1 Report Abuse The worst thig bad drivers do is complain about others' driving while thinking they are good drivers.
jpj23 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:5,710 Points:1,099,700 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:06:06 PM Ignore jpj23 Report Abuse A repeat post from yesterday. How about something new?
Tralp All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:807 Points:190,695 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:05:21 PM Ignore Tralp Report Abuse everything but driving
derek84us All-Star Author Rochester Posts:726 Points:40,300 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:04:07 PM Ignore derek84us Report Abuse smoking, drinking coffee and putting on the makeup, while talking on the phone all at the same time. During rush hour. I've seen it more than once.
oldiesman Champion Author New York Posts:6,432 Points:2,194,935 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:03:02 PM Ignore oldiesman Report Abuse Drive!
goinwgas All-Star Author Oregon Posts:873 Points:233,325 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:53:14 PM Ignore goinwgas Report Abuse What's the worst thing bad drivers do? EXIST
bjdorval Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,259 Points:1,134,930 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:47:16 PM Ignore bjdorval Report Abuse How about gals putting on their make up and panty hose at the same time while driving?
JohnLM Champion Author Orlando Posts:1,038 Points:529,820 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:46:46 PM Ignore JohnLM Report Abuse The best thing they could do is make a law that forces slow-pokes in the left lane to move over promptly. They figure they have the right to be there, but the reality is they cause more speeding, reckless driving, and accidents than anybody else on the road.
eaglev Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:4,001 Points:937,155 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:44:19 PM Ignore eaglev Report Abuse People cutting you off is the most, how about those who are not paying attention. Lighting cigarite, eating, drinking their soda, messing with the radio, using the phone, etc.
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,213 Points:1,530,305 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:42:41 PM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse getting beyond the wheel and texting their friends
mysub Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,911 Points:2,330,465 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:41:24 PM Ignore mysub Report Abuse fenster66, I'm with you.
Zackny Veteran Author New York Posts:387 Points:75,780 Joined:Jan 2013	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:39:54 PM Ignore Zackny Report Abuse ok
Tamas2evil Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:6,628 Points:1,141,220 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:38:14 PM Ignore Tamas2evil Report Abuse not doing the speed limit at the very least in the fast lane.
Connie11 Veteran Author Arizona Posts:262 Points:332,675 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:38:02 PM Ignore Connie11 Report Abuse Road rage is never a good thing.
fenster66 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,350 Points:674,090 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:37:56 PM Ignore fenster66 Report Abuse talking on the cell phone is number one for me...
tbbMI Sophomore Author Michigan Posts:135 Points:755,320 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:34:39 PM Ignore tbbMI Report Abuse As I said yesterday, if they're a bad driver - just the fact that they're behind the wheel & driving is BAD!
lil_ebb Sophomore Author Virginia Beach Posts:100 Points:61,940 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:33:58 PM Ignore lil_ebb Report Abuse changing lanes with no signals...argh
HDUltra03 Champion Author Oregon Posts:9,211 Points:2,208,350 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:32:49 PM Ignore HDUltra03 Report Abuse Besides sitting in the fast lane going just as fast or just a mph faster than the slow lane and not get over; or talking/texting be oblivious to others on the road, wandering all over; or passing in the fast lane then moving to the slow lane just few from your bumper when you are the only two on the road.... I do have more.
bojiway1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,049 Points:479,035 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:32:43 PM Ignore bojiway1 Report Abuse Texting
CorvairHaven Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,354 Points:1,453,940 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:31:42 PM Ignore CorvairHaven Report Abuse Sometimes it's hard to avoid road rage.
pecos Champion Author Columbus Posts:7,725 Points:2,112,285 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:29:54 PM Ignore pecos Report Abuse Text on the phone.. give them life in front of the firing squad.
Tigrelily All-Star Author Illinois Posts:500 Points:197,220 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:29:23 PM Ignore Tigrelily Report Abuse Things that annoy the crap out of me: Using a cell phone in any capacity, while driving; not using the turn signal properly; racing up to cut in front of me then slowing down to force me to change lanes; pulling out into traffic in front of me when there's a mile of open road behind me; and not paying attention to the road and traffic.
FusionCa All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:792 Points:548,935 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:26:39 PM Ignore FusionCa Report Abuse No Texting!!!
quattro02 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,514 Points:192,185 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 1:26:36 PM Ignore quattro02 Report Abuse I submit that the left lane is no longer the "high speed" lane. It has become the cell phone lane. The jerks with the phone stuck in their ear enter the highway and cross all of the lanes of traffic to get to the left most lane as quickly as possible no matter who might be in the way.