Road rage is commonly seen or often happens in our daily lives. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, last year alone, 41, 907 people died on the highways. Of those deaths, it’s estimated that about two-thirds were caused at last in part by aggressive driving behavior.

Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by more than 11 percent, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35 percent. However, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1 percent. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas.

Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain stations, can spell Road Rage.

You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a lower driver, sounded the born long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!

Whether you are getting angry at other drivers, or another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid any major conflict. If you are easily influenced by road rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.

1. Last year on the highways, .

A. approximately two thirds of drivers were killed by road rages

B. road rage remained the No. 1 killer and took 41,907 people’s lives

C. more people were killed by aggressive driving than by drunk driving.

D. drunk driving was a problem more serious than aggressive driving.

2.As a cause of aggressive driving, which of the following is not included?

A. Drivers’ stress and anxiety.

B. Rush hour traffic.

C. Increasing number of cars.

D. Overcrowded roads.

3.Which of the following shows the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. The bad results of road rage

B. How to discharge your emotion properly.

C. The practical ways to escape any fight on roads

D. People easily influenced by road rage

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