• May 4, 2024

The people who drive angry they have double accidents that those who do it quietly, says a study of the Colorado State University .

Even reasonable people can become a fierce behind the wheel when they are provoked, shout obscenities and make gestures, or if they spend too much time stuck in traffic, "he says. Jerry Deffenbacher , psychologist and author of the research.

In this sense, the reasons why get angry puts more at risk those who handle They cover diverse perspectives. Here are some of the things that go to generate:

1. Disability to observe

Anger at the wheel causes the driver to stop recognize situations, such as an abrupt slowdown in traffic, and maneuvers what other motorists are doing.

2. Desire for revenge

The people who feel go to when they drive they also have more thoughts of reprisal towards other drivers, to the degree they seek damage them physically swerving.

3. Taste for risk

The drivers of much anger present a more behavior risky , that is, often accelerate above the speed limit, they quickly change lanes and red lights are passed.

4. Aggressiveness

Behaviors such as insults, shouting at the driver or repeatedly touching the horn during their journey are reported in the people who drive angry , which clouds your ability to take decisions correct.

5. Sense of superiority

Thanks to the feeling of anger drivers often think they are better than others at the wheel, vehicles and road conditions, so they lower their sense of caution .

6. Low response capacity

Anger reduces the experience that drivers have behind the wheel, affecting their times of reaction to slow down or accelerate as well as skills that require synchronization.

To avoid mishaps, Jerry Deffenbacher indicates that implementing relaxation , such as deep breathing, reduces levels of go to while it is driving. And it is also a way to help focus on the road.

In Mexico seven out of 10 road accidents occur due to causes human , according to figures from the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS).

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