National Survey Finds Los Angeles “Most Likely to Make Obscene Gestures, Slam Into Other Cars” in Road Rage Study
Norwalk, Conn. – May 15, 2007 – The commute to work can be an unpleasant one for people across the country, and the road seems to be getting even bumpier for Los Angeles commuters.
The second annual In The Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey, commissioned by AutoVantage, a leading national auto club, ranked Los Angeles as the fourth least courteous city compared to 24 other major American cities. L.A. ranked fourth last year, as well.
For the second consecutive year, drivers in Los Angeles were most likely to make an obscene gesture in traffic (22 percent, which is up from 18 percent last year).
Six percent of L.A. drivers surveyed reported slamming into the back of a bad driver’s vehicle in the last month as a reaction to rude or aggressive driving, tying them at #1 with Boston.
And L.A. drivers, tied with New York and San Francisco, are the most likely at 17 percent to wave their fists or arms at other drivers.
The In The Driver’s Seat 2007 AutoVantage Road Rage Survey, released today, was conducted to determine the driving habits and attitudes of commuters across the U.S. and to learn more about consumer views on the topic of Road Rage.
“Road rage has unfortunately too often become a way of life, both on and off the track,” said NASCAR racing TV personality, radio host, best-selling author and AutoVantage spokesperson Liz Allison. “More and more, in cities across America, people are acting out their frustrations with dangerous results. It’s bad for professional and everyday drivers alike.
“Our Road Rage survey shines the light on emerging driving trends, and there are some very interesting results.” |
