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RESEARCH into the health impacts of road rage has found courteous drivers could live longer, and help others do the same.
RACQ has revealed the landmark research conducted through the University of the Sunshine Coast, a world first in the study of the long-term health impacts of road rage.
RACQ Executive General Manager Advocacy Paul Turner said the year-long study showed direct links between driver behaviour and stress levels, with implications for longterm health.
“Our study subjects were placed in different driving scenarios while sharing the road with certain stereotypes of drivers – aggressive, distracted, oblivious or kind and considerate – while their heart rates, anxiety levels, and blood pressure were monitored,” Mr Turner said.
“We found the ‘nice’ driver had the most effect on others, reducing stress levels the most and triggering them to mirror the good behaviour themselves, creating a scientific ripple effect.
Source: Long term health impact of road rage revealed | Gladstone Observer
Road is a public place where all drivers deals with different scenarios like traffic, accidents, and weather. We came from different places and suddenly dealing with the road rage and accident was not my fault are really a test of how much patience we have. People who has patience live longer as the study shows and it’s proven. When we are anxious and angry, our heart beat speed up and it’s bad for our health. Stay calm on the road!
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