US Cities With The Worst Road Rage

Photo: AP Think you have a tough commute? As it turns out, a normal rush-hour routine in most cities pales in comparison to some of the metro areas identified in this year’s Driver’s Seat Road Rage Survey recently released by AutoVantage.The group surveyed rush hour drivers in 25 major metropolitan areas and determined cities that were the “least courteous.” In other words, the cities with the worst cases of road rage. The group looked at the commonplace of “Angry Drivers” – including drivers who overreact and lose their tempers – and “Aggressive Driving” – which includes cutting into lanes, tailgating, speeding and honking. The survey also took into account things that cause other drivers stress - and thus will be more likely to experience road rage - such as talking on a cell phone and multi-tasking.Which cities have the worst road rage? Click ahead to find out!By Paul ToscanoPosted 17 June 2009

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 42%Tailgating: 52%Talking on Cell Phone: 81%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 46%Cursed: 39%Obscene Gesture: 12%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 42%Tailgating: 47%Talking on Cell Phone: 83%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 48%Cursed: 46%Waived Fist/Arms: 16%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 48%Tailgating: 58%Talking on Cell Phone: 90%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 36%Cursed: 33%Waived Fist/Arms: 11%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: iStock Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 54%Tailgating: 57%Talking on Cell Phone: 88%Most Common ReactionsCursed: 48%Honked Horn: 45%Waived Fist/Arms: 15%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 44%Tailgating: 54%Talking on Cell Phone: 82%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 37%Cursed: 31%Waived Fist/Arms: 12%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: iStock Top Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 46%Tailgating: 65%Talking on Cell Phone: 87%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 41%Cursed: 45%Waived Fist/Arms: 15%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 50%Tailgating: 61%Talking on Cell Phone: 82%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 44%Cursed: 34%Called To Report Driver: 15%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: Andrew Jameson Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 49%Tailgating: 58%Talking on Cell Phone: 88%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 42%Cursed: 29%Obscene Gesture: 14%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 49%Tailgating: 57%Talking on Cell Phone: 87%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 37%Cursed: 30%Waived Fist/Arms: 13%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

Photo: AP Road Rage Observations*Changing Lanes Without Notice: 46%Tailgating: 50%Talking on Cell Phone: 86%Most Common ReactionsHonked Horn: 49%Cursed: 39%Waived Fist/Arms: 21%Poll: Which city do you think has the worst road rage?America's Most Ticketed CarsSee The Full Report From AutoVantageReplay Slideshow*% of respondents saying they experienced or saw these actions every day on their commute

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