How would you define "road rage"?

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What excatly defines road rage?  I was on changing lanes to get into the turn lane to get on the highway today and put my blinker on to get over and although the person in the other lae was giving me room to come over, he was speeding up (sort of like he was barely giving me enough room to get over).  I waved as a gesture to say thanks anyhow.  When I did get over and got onto the highway there was a pile up of cars in my lane and when i signaled to change into another lane the same person sped up really fast to the point that I had to swerve back into the lane to avoid him hitting me.  I flipped um the bird, I mean that was ignorant.  

Anyway, when I finally did get over and I passed him he looked over at us and was screaming and we just laughed and waved.  I figured "Got ya really far to cut me off didn't it?"

Is flipping the bird really road rage or is what he did by cutting me off to keep me from geting in the other lane considered road rage?  Or are the both road rage?

Just curious about everyone's opinion and how youw would have handled the situation. LOL

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I would have done the same. I get very worked up on the road. Tailgaters, speeders, people cuttin me off, people who go to slow. They usually know when I'm upset. I usually beep my horn and than glare at them when I pass.

When people get mad at me it's another story. I smile and wave and sometimes even blow a kiss to the person lol. pisses them off

Stephen K · Answer

Any sort of obscene gesture, yelling, or driving without regard for others is road rage.
The best thing to do is just leave early to ensure you have plenty of time, and to be courteous and attentive while driving. If a person feels the need to drive in a discourteous manner then you should just pity them.

How would you define "road rage"?

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