{"id":5746,"date":"2019-12-13T06:16:34","date_gmt":"2019-12-13T14:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=5746"},"modified":"2023-10-10T18:02:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T01:02:45","slug":"tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Cool Behind the Wheel: How to Deal with Road Rage"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_bebf5f-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_bebf5f-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_bebf5f-92 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-e5fe0f  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-834589\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_3bb7b0-38\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Road rage refers to angry or violent behavior exhibited by people while driving.<\/li><li>Some of the things that can cause road rage include extreme stress, road obstructions, erratic driving, and obnoxious behavior.<\/li><li>To prevent road rage, plan ahead and leave on time. It&rsquo;s also advisable to avoid driving if you&rsquo;re feeling overwhelmed with emotion.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine driving on the highway with your kids strapped in the backseat, and suddenly a car cuts into your lane without their turn signals on. You step on the brakes and make sure everyone&rsquo;s okay, but you grip the wheel a little tighter until the next traffic stop. You look to your left and see that you&rsquo;re next to the vehicle that just cut you off.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do you do next?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faced with a similar situation, 50% of Americans admit to expressing their anger through some form of aggression. They&rsquo;d honk their horn, flash their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlights\">headlights<\/a>, shout, or even drive aggressively to convey their frustration. As traffic congestion and road conditions worsen, there&rsquo;s more than enough going on to put drivers in a bad mood. Failure to control feelings of anger and aggression can lead to one of the leading causes of death on US roads&mdash;road rage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5748\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/two-men-fighting-over-a-car-tailgating.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5748\" width=\"783\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/two-men-fighting-over-a-car-tailgating.jpeg 783w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/two-men-fighting-over-a-car-tailgating-300x230.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/two-men-fighting-over-a-car-tailgating-768x589.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\"><figcaption>Common example of actions that qualify as road rage is tailgating.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Road Rage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road rage pertains to any angry or violent behavior exhibited by people while driving. Everyone gets somewhat heated on the road, but some people can end up taking it a little too far&mdash;often at the expense of other people or property.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s an extreme form of aggressive driving, which can turn fatal in a split second.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some examples of actions that qualify as road rage.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailgating another vehicle to get them to speed up<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flipping off or making rude gestures at another driver<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliberately cutting off another vehicle<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive horn honking to express annoyance<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bumping another vehicle on purpose<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shouting obscenities at another motorist<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Threatening or intimidating other drivers<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in confrontation or physical assault<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Causes Road Rage?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many things that can cause road rage in either yourself or other drivers. Sometimes, it can be triggered by the smallest of infractions&mdash;like the driver in front of you at the stoplight taking just two seconds too long to start moving after the light changes to green. It all depends on your limits and your state of mind at the time of driving.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonetheless, here are some of the most common causes of road rage:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Extreme stress<\/li><li>Horrible traffic\/standstill<\/li><li>Road obstructions (car accidents, road constructions, etc)<\/li><li>Driving too slow<\/li><li>Cutting people off<\/li><li>Not signaling before turning or changing lanes<\/li><li>OR leaving your turn signal on<\/li><li>Erratic driving<\/li><li>Obnoxious behavior (playing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/caught-by-the-fun-police-why-you-shouldnt-blast-tunes-on-your-car-stereo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"loud music\">loud music<\/a>, honking too much, etc)<\/li><li>Using high beams<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Nation of Angry Drivers: Road Rage Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Road rage incidents <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are more common than you think. Unfortunately, most of these cases are left unreported. In a poll conducted by the American Automobile Association&rsquo;s Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 80% of drivers admitted to expressing serious aggression on the road at least once a year. Even the nicest person you know can lose it behind the wheel and turn a 2,000 lb. vehicle into a weapon.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The consequences of acting on negative emotions while driving a vehicle can be devastating. The number of fatal car crashes linked to aggressive driving has spiked by 500% in the span of a decade, bringing the number of reported incidents from 80 in 2004 to 467 in 2015.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts estimate that 2 out of 3 of all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">road rage incidents <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">involve at least one firearm, endangering not only other drivers but any pedestrians in the area as well.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s perfectly normal to feel anger behind the wheel. However, we must learn to control our emotions and prevent them from clouding our judgment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Road Rage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all contribute to each other&rsquo;s experiences on the road. While we can&rsquo;t control the feelings of other drivers, we can take steps to manage our own tempers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways you can prevent road rage:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Plan ahead and leave on time.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re in a hurry to get somewhere, it&rsquo;s easy to get upset and lash out at other drivers even when they&rsquo;re not breaking the law. Planning your trip ahead and following a schedule will help you feel in control and less overwhelmed behind the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/steering-wheel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"wheel\">wheel<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Don&rsquo;t use your phone.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the things that easily tick off motorists is when they see someone texting or fiddling with their phones while driving. Put your phone in hands-free mode before driving and don&rsquo;t text and drive.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/driver-looking-at-his-watch-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5749\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/driver-looking-at-his-watch.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/driver-looking-at-his-watch-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/driver-looking-at-his-watch-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/driver-looking-at-his-watch-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Turn your high beams off.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only use your vehicle&rsquo;s high beams when absolutely necessary. Switch to low beams in high-traffic areas to prevent blinding oncoming drivers and causing annoyance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Check your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/suv-and-truck-blind-spot-driving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"blind spots\">blind spots<\/a> before switching lanes.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your blinkers and be mindful of your surroundings when switching lanes. Not only is switching lanes without using blinkers a pretty rude thing to do, but it can also lead to serious accidents.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Avoid driving if you&rsquo;re feeling overwhelmed with emotion.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all have bad days&mdash;some worse than others.&nbsp; If you&rsquo;re feeling extremely mad or upset, you may be better off calling a ride-sharing service or having someone else drive you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Deal with Road Rage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At some point, we will all encounter an aggressive driver on the road&mdash;regardless of whether or not their anger towards us is warranted. With this in mind, knowing how to react to road rage (coming from other drivers) becomes just as important as knowing how to control your own.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some techniques you can employ to avoid becoming part of the growing statistics of road <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rage shooting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s and accidents:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Stay calm.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reacting based on fear can escalate the situation. It is best to avoid making eye contact and ignore your aggressor. Let it go and keep your cool.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Take a deep breath and relax.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear your head and think twice before acting out. Remember that giving in to your anger can cost you so much more than just your driver&rsquo;s license. You can lose your job, go to jail, or even lose your life or your family. If needed, pull over at a safe location to blow off steam.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Drive as if someone is in the car with you.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are less likely to act out on your anger if you have kids or your parents in the car. Considering the consequences of your actions as if you had passengers in the vehicle will help you avoid making rash decisions and hopefully keep your feelings under control.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Avoid confrontation.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t honk or shout back. If they cut you off, let them have the right of way. It is in your best interest to avoid all kinds of confrontation. Being rude and acting out will only further provoke road rage drivers and give them even more reason to direct their anger at you .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Get a dashboard camera.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a dash cam can help you gather evidence in case another driver claims you did something wrong on the road. You can also record abusive motorists on cameras that swivel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-5750\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-attaching-his-dashboard-camera-1024x684.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5750\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-attaching-his-dashboard-camera.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-attaching-his-dashboard-camera-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-attaching-his-dashboard-camera-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-attaching-his-dashboard-camera-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Gather helpful evidence and record abusive motorists by equipping your car with some dashboard camera.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Gather information.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of the make and model of your aggressor&rsquo;s vehicle and memorize their license plate number so you can report them to law enforcement in case things get out of hand.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Don&rsquo;t get out of your car.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay inside your vehicle and lock your doors. If an angry driver is following your vehicle, don&rsquo;t lead them to your home. Doing so can make you or your family an easy target for other forms of violence. Instead, drive to a public place with lots of possible witnesses or to local law enforcement.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><b> Get on or off the freeway.<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will derail the aggressive driver from reaching their destination and may cause them to back off.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Imagine driving on the highway with your kids strapped in the backseat, and suddenly a car cuts into your lane&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5747,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607],"class_list":{"0":"post-5746","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-diy","8":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keeping Your Cool Behind the Wheel: How to Deal with Road Rage - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"This article will guide you on everything you need to know about preventing road rage and avoiding confrontations with aggressive drivers.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Keeping Your Cool Behind the Wheel: How to Deal with Road Rage - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This article will guide you on everything you need to know about preventing road rage and avoiding confrontations with aggressive drivers.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2019-12-13T14:16:34+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-11T01:02:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/man-shouting-angrily-while-on-the-road.jpeg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1024\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"683\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/tips-how-to-deal-with-road-rage\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. 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