The Rise Of Road Rage: What Every New Jersey Driver Needs To Know

A new study has revealed the alarming extent to which road rage incidents have become practically commonplace, which is pretty scary stuff when you hear the actual percentage of people involved in these types of situations.

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With everyone in such a rush and dealing with a lot of congestion and bumper-to-bumper traffic driving in New Jersey, it's already very challenging to get to where you're heading. Plus, you have to deal with others being so aggressive while behind the wheel.

Whether it's tailgating, cutting someone off, or refusing to let a driver in, almost everyone has a story of a scary and downright dangerous driving experience while traveling in New Jersey and beyond.

New Study Reveals Shocking Road Rage Patterns

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96% of drivers admit to engaging in aggressive driving behaviors over the past year, according to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

And what's even scarier is that 11% admitted to violent actions such as intentionally bumping another car or confronting another driver. 

Roads Getting More Dangerous As Road Rage Incidents Climb

"The study found that the more drivers are exposed to aggressive behavior on the road, the more likely they are to drive aggressively themselves. This self-fulfilling cycle of aggressive driving and road rage is fueling a culture where impatience and hostility are becoming the norm behind the wheel," according to the report. 

It's very scary that it's become the norm. It's definitely not worth engaging.