What is road rage and how to deal with it?

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Aggressive driving is a continuum of bad driving behaviours which increase crash risk and can escalate to road rage. People who engage in road rage may be liable for traffic offences in Australia, have their car insurance impacted and most importantly put their lives and those of others at risk. Learn about the expectations around safe, responsible driving and what to do when you or a loved one are involved in a road rage incident.


Key Points
  • Aggressive driving and road rage can be triggered by both personal and external factors
  • Don’t try to retaliate if you are at the receiving end of a road rage incident
  • Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt when they make a mistake
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