Bumper Stickers and Road Rage (new study)

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That's the surprising conclusion of a recent study by Colorado State University social psychologist William Szlemko. Drivers of cars with bumper stickers, window decals, personalized license plates and other "territorial markers" not only get mad when someone cuts in their lane or is slow to respond to a changed traffic light, but they are far more likely than those who do not personalize their cars to use their vehicles to express rage -- by honking, tailgating and other aggressive behavior.
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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/06/15/AR2008061501963_pf.html

Interesting stuff; the link has the full article/details.
 
and on a related note, studies have shown that 94.7% of the people camped in the left lane at 55mph and won't get the fuck out of the way support Obama for president, though only 45% show it with a sticker.
 
Rich said:
and on a related note, studies have shown that 94.7% of the people camped in the left lane at 55mph and won't get the fuck out of the way support Obama for president, though only 45% show it with a sticker.
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Most accurate statistic Ive seen in a long time
 
That could pertain to me but really i dont get mad. I do get aggrivated that people use the left lane as their personal slow lane.. No its the passing lane idiots!!

Here is a fun game, when you are driving home count how many people you see on cell phones now. Its uncanny how many people are oblivious drivers.. I saw a woman today sitting in the middle of Carowinds Blvd in a giant SUV to turn left. She was sitting in the middle because she was waiting for her turn to go left. A semi had gone through which by the time it made it through the light had turned red and the other traffics turn had started.. She sat there... in the middle.. Dumbfounded on whether to reverse back to the light or go straight.. The worst of it all when i honked, she yelled at me with her phone up to her ear like it was my fault!

People cant drive and its because we dont push the law enough! I hate that every cop i see doesnt use turn signals, excessively speeds, or pull people over at the worst locations. Most folks dont know if there is a cop on the shoulder you must make your lane available and merge in case you hit em.

People from Florida i cant even comment. i dont think they have a DMV there, just a walmart where everyone goes to get their license.

Overall - i do have roadrage, cause people suck at driving but want to act like asses when you call em out!
 
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