Dean DeSoto, who runs a traffic safety nonprofit, emphasizes that the rise in road rage reflects broader societal anger, saying, 'What goes on in the country will play out on its roadways.' His experience teaches that the stressors we face off the road, such as political tensions and pandemic pressures, often manifest as aggressive driving behavior. He notes that anger on the roads is getting worse, highlighting an uptick in injuries and fatalities linked to road rage incidents.
Statistics show a troubling trend; the number of injuries and deaths due to road rage incidents involving firearms has doubled since 2018. With increasing confrontations on the highways, the potential for escalation becomes dangerously real. DeSoto points out that drivers often find themselves entangled in a cycle of frustration and retaliation, leading to aggression that might once have been restrained. The classroom setting allows participants to confront their behaviors and understand how to better manage their reactions, though many initially resist the necessity of such education.
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