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RRACY · 06-16-2009, 08:34 AM

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) ? New York has overtaken Miami to be voted the U.S. city with the angriest and most aggressive drivers, according to a survey on road rage released on Tuesday.

Miami topped the annual poll for the last four years but voters in 25 major metropolitan areas gave New Yorkers the prize for angriest, most aggressive drivers who tailgate, speed, honk their horns, overreact and lose their tempers.

The response of New Yorkers to bad drivers also helped push the city into the top slot for road rage.

"New Yorkers were most likely to wave their fists or arms. They were most likely to lay on the horn and they were most likely to make some sort of obscene gesture," said Michael Bush, of the marketing and consulting company Affinion Group, which commissioned the survey.

Dallas/Fort Worth came in second as the worst road rage city followed by Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Miami ranked a distant seventh.

Baltimore, Sacramento and Pittsburgh rounded out the top five cities with the most pleasant drivers.

Portland and Cleveland were voted to have the most courteous, considerate drivers.

"The real surprise to me is that there is no geographic way to break down road rage," Bush told Reuters. "It is very much on a city-by-city basis, as opposed to geographic area."

Talking on a cell phone was the behavior that irked motorists the most, with 84 percent of people citing it as the behavior most likely to incite road rage.

Driving too fast, tailgating, and eating and texting behind the wheel also caused stress and incited road rage.

Nearly 50 percent of the 2,518 people who took part in the AutoVantage Road Rage Survey also said other drivers frequently cut across the road without notice.

More than 25 percent of people in the telephone poll reported seeing drivers putting on make-up, shaving and reading while behind the wheel. A quarter said slamming on the brakes and running red lights sent their tempers flaring.

Detroit and San Francisco had the most text-happy drivers, while Miami won the distinction as the city where people were most likely to shave, read or put on make-up while driving.

Most people, 43 percent, reacted to bad driving by honking the horn. But 36 percent resorted to cursing, 13 percent waved their fists or arms and 10 percent made an obscene gesture.

Seven percent were so angry they called the police and one percent admitted they had slammed into the car in front of them.

"In Washington, D.C., four percent of drivers admitted to slamming into another driver," said Bush. "They stand out in that one particular category."

The Heron · 06-16-2009, 08:44 AM

I passed a guy reading a newspaper once, that made me want to slam into him...

acctman · 06-16-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Heron

I passed a guy reading a newspaper once, that made me want to slam into him...

rage much?...

America is the worst because everyone thinks they're the best driver and where they're going its more important.

Tom_PM · 06-16-2009, 09:39 AM

Breaking News: People are idiots.

undersoul · 06-16-2009, 09:40 AM

you are right. road rage is a big problem and often has deadly results

RRACY · 06-16-2009, 09:49 AM

Just like the article says the raging lunatics could be in any city regardless of the amount of traffic. Detroit's number 3 and has nowhere near the traffic as NY, Miami, or Chicago for example.

I learned my lesson many years ago about being an aggressive asshole.

No one got hurt either.

RRACY · 06-16-2009, 11:46 AM

The greatest scene ever...

https://youtube.com/watch?v=nDilD3wAxt8

CIVMatt · 06-16-2009, 11:49 AM

I almost had to pull a gun a few months ago in an incident

beerptrol · 06-16-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CIVMatt

I almost had to pull a gun a few months ago in an incident

Same here. The bitch forgot to super size my meal

Snake Doctor · 06-16-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PR_Tom

Breaking News: People are idiots.

In related news, water is wet.

Allformyspace · 06-16-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor

In related news, water is wet.

You want to see some real road rage go to Italy. I kid you not ive lost count on how many times ive seen people get out of their cars and beat the shit out of each other. My brother in the 80's witnessed in Palermo a stabbing over a parking space.

RRACY · 06-16-2009, 02:26 PM

What I've heard about Italy is they drive very fast and reckless...

gmr324 · 06-16-2009, 02:30 PM

This reminds me of the scene in LA Story with Steve Martin driving and shooting his gun at random cars

Ayla_SquareTurtle · 06-16-2009, 02:34 PM

Not surprised to see DFW at number 2. Not having to drive with these idiots every morning is one of the best perks of working from home. It can get really nasty out here. I've seen fist fights break out on the freeway and everything from coins to bricks be thrown out of windows.

PSD CSS XHTML · 06-16-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by acctman

rage much?...

America is the worst because everyone thinks they're the best driver and where they're going its more important.

generalize much?

We should focus on teaching people how to drive correctly and you would see road rage incidents decline. I'm always amazed at how many people have no idea what the left lane of a highway is for.

PurrrsianPussyKat · 06-16-2009, 04:49 PM

Ever tried driving in and around nyc? You'd be full of rage too!

GrouchyAdmin · 06-16-2009, 04:52 PM

Road rage is not a problem so long as you have the faster vehicle.

LexiLexxx · 06-16-2009, 05:10 PM

so does elderly people driving, who shouldn't be!!!!

I don't really mind if someone is slow, but running red lights and hitting kids in cross walks is total BS.

GrouchyAdmin · 06-16-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LexiLexxx

I don't really mind if someone is slow, but running red lights and hitting kids in cross walks is total BS.

...unless someone gets it for YouTube.

Rochard · 06-16-2009, 05:20 PM

I don't get mad on the road. Not worth my time. People who want to drive like idiots will get theirs sooner or later.

papill0n · 06-16-2009, 05:30 PM

most people would be blown away driving around cities like jakarta or bangkok

shit is out of control with traffic jams and nobody, I repeat ,nobody is acting psycho

Phaseman · 06-16-2009, 06:58 PM

So true papillon, its utter chaos, mayhem everywhere, I have been here 8 years and not once have I thought of getting out my car, I just shrug it off. You hardly ever hear a horn and when you do its a Farang.

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RRACY Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,393	Road rage in America...it's a real problem that needs more attention... NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) ? New York has overtaken Miami to be voted the U.S. city with the angriest and most aggressive drivers, according to a survey on road rage released on Tuesday. Miami topped the annual poll for the last four years but voters in 25 major metropolitan areas gave New Yorkers the prize for angriest, most aggressive drivers who tailgate, speed, honk their horns, overreact and lose their tempers. The response of New Yorkers to bad drivers also helped push the city into the top slot for road rage. "New Yorkers were most likely to wave their fists or arms. They were most likely to lay on the horn and they were most likely to make some sort of obscene gesture," said Michael Bush, of the marketing and consulting company Affinion Group, which commissioned the survey. Dallas/Fort Worth came in second as the worst road rage city followed by Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Miami ranked a distant seventh. Baltimore, Sacramento and Pittsburgh rounded out the top five cities with the most pleasant drivers. Portland and Cleveland were voted to have the most courteous, considerate drivers. "The real surprise to me is that there is no geographic way to break down road rage," Bush told Reuters. "It is very much on a city-by-city basis, as opposed to geographic area." Talking on a cell phone was the behavior that irked motorists the most, with 84 percent of people citing it as the behavior most likely to incite road rage. Driving too fast, tailgating, and eating and texting behind the wheel also caused stress and incited road rage. Nearly 50 percent of the 2,518 people who took part in the AutoVantage Road Rage Survey also said other drivers frequently cut across the road without notice. More than 25 percent of people in the telephone poll reported seeing drivers putting on make-up, shaving and reading while behind the wheel. A quarter said slamming on the brakes and running red lights sent their tempers flaring. Detroit and San Francisco had the most text-happy drivers, while Miami won the distinction as the city where people were most likely to shave, read or put on make-up while driving. Most people, 43 percent, reacted to bad driving by honking the horn. But 36 percent resorted to cursing, 13 percent waved their fists or arms and 10 percent made an obscene gesture. Seven percent were so angry they called the police and one percent admitted they had slammed into the car in front of them. "In Washington, D.C., four percent of drivers admitted to slamming into another driver," said Bush. "They stand out in that one particular category." __________________ Sig Free

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RRACY Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,393	Just like the article says the raging lunatics could be in any city regardless of the amount of traffic. Detroit's number 3 and has nowhere near the traffic as NY, Miami, or Chicago for example. I learned my lesson many years ago about being an aggressive asshole. No one got hurt either. __________________ Sig Free

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Ayla_SquareTurtle Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 5000 full paysite reviews and counting Posts: 3,550	Not surprised to see DFW at number 2. Not having to drive with these idiots every morning is one of the best perks of working from home. It can get really nasty out here. I've seen fist fights break out on the freeway and everything from coins to bricks be thrown out of windows. __________________ gone. long gone. aylasquareturtle .."a"t".. gmail dawt com

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papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	most people would be blown away driving around cities like jakarta or bangkok shit is out of control with traffic jams and nobody, I repeat ,nobody is acting psycho

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Phaseman Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Thailand Posts: 159	So true papillon, its utter chaos, mayhem everywhere, I have been here 8 years and not once have I thought of getting out my car, I just shrug it off. You hardly ever hear a horn and when you do its a Farang. __________________