Driving when angry is MORE dangerous than using a phone
Daily MailGetting in the car when you're angry, or suffering from road rage could be putting your life at risk, according to new research. Perhaps not surprisingly, drunk-driving carried one of the biggest risks, while poor driving, including sudden braking and failing to give way, also greatly increased the odds of a smash. However, talking to a child made journeys safer - perhaps because motorists adapted their driving with their young passenger in mind. Talking to a child made journeys safer - perhaps because motorists adapted their driving with their young passenger in mind 'If you are in a bad mood, you are more likely to be distracted. HOW EMOTIONS AFFECT DRIVING Motorists judged to be angry, sad, agitated or openly crying were almost ten times more likely to be involved in a crash.
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