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  #1 Aurlivia Bowden on 04 Aug 14

   

  (There is heaps more on website so have a look :)
  
  "Wherever you look road rage seems to be featuring in our news, Police, psychologists, industry groups and transport authorities are constantly expressing concern about the impact of enraged drivers venting their fury.
  
  Impact of Road Rage
  Road Rage is increasingly becoming a concern on roads Australia wide. Every week it seems that the media is covering another horrifying example of drivers venting their frustrations on fellow road users. In some tragic cases people have lost their lives due to Road Rage. It is the repsonsibiliy of all road users to treat others with respect and care. It is important to remember that when you are in control of a vehicle, you are responsible of your lives and others.
  
  Causes of Road Rage
  There have been a number of studies carried out that have identified some external factors that can contribute to the likelihood of someone being involved in a Road Rage incident, including
  - Feeling Rushed
  - Environmental Issues: Heat etc.
  - Bad Day at the Office
  - Bad Situation on the Home Front
  - Stress Due to Bills and other Money Issues
  - Lack of Sleep
  - Running Late
  Remember that you are sharing the roads with countless other drivers and as humans we all make mistakes.
  
  Preventing Road Rage
  National manager of Repco Authorised Service, Mr Peter Webb shares the concern of authorities and believes that road rage is seriously undermining road safety. "The incidence of road rage in Australia is placing the welfare of our clients - in fact all road users are at risk and that serous risk and that worries us" He said. Repco Authorised Service maintains over 1 million client vehicles through its network of independently owned workshops, and according to Mr Webb, the group recognises their role in promoting safer motoring. "As Australia's largest service network, we can play a significant part in reducing this dangerous behaviour on our roads", he said. Repco Authorised Service centers have recently begun offering a complimentary box of "Road Rage Pills" at each service. The pills are in fact non- medicinal confectionary, designed to create awareness of the problem in what Mr Webb describes as a "Very Australian approach to a very serious matter". The box carries directions for use: "If you encounter an act of road rage, take two pills and offer the offending party a friendly wave or smile". Mr Webb points out that the intention is to sooth potentially heated situations and creates a bit of fun. They are, however, not meant to diminish in any way the seriousness of the problem. "Certainly, if our pills turn a potential confrontation into a friendly smile, then they will have served their purpose".

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">(There is heaps more on website so have a look :) <br /> <br /> "Wherever you look road rage seems to be featuring in our news, Police, psychologists, industry groups and transport authorities are constantly expressing concern about the impact of enraged drivers venting their fury. <br /> <br /> Impact of Road Rage <br /> Road Rage is increasingly becoming a concern on roads Australia wide. Every week it seems that the media is covering another horrifying example of drivers venting their frustrations on fellow road users. In some tragic cases people have lost their lives due to Road Rage. It is the repsonsibiliy of all road users to treat others with respect and care. It is important to remember that when you are in control of a vehicle, you are responsible of your lives and others. <br /> <br /> Causes of Road Rage <br /> There have been a number of studies carried out that have identified some external factors that can contribute to the likelihood of someone being involved in a Road Rage incident, including <br /> - Feeling Rushed <br /> - Environmental Issues: Heat etc. <br /> - Bad Day at the Office <br /> - Bad Situation on the Home Front <br /> - Stress Due to Bills and other Money Issues <br /> - Lack of Sleep <br /> - Running Late <br /> Remember that you are sharing the roads with countless other drivers and as humans we all make mistakes. <br /> <br /> Preventing Road Rage <br /> National manager of Repco Authorised Service, Mr Peter Webb shares the concern of authorities and believes that road rage is seriously undermining road safety. "The incidence of road rage in Australia is placing the welfare of our clients - in fact all road users are at risk and that serous risk and that worries us" He said. Repco Authorised Service maintains over 1 million client vehicles through its network of independently owned workshops, and according to Mr Webb, the group recognises their role in promoting safer motoring. "As Australia's largest service network, we can play a significant part in reducing this dangerous behaviour on our roads", he said. Repco Authorised Service centers have recently begun offering a complimentary box of "Road Rage Pills" at each service. The pills are in fact non- medicinal confectionary, designed to create awareness of the problem in what Mr Webb describes as a "Very Australian approach to a very serious matter". The box carries directions for use: "If you encounter an act of road rage, take two pills and offer the offending party a friendly wave or smile". Mr Webb points out that the intention is to sooth potentially heated situations and creates a bit of fun. They are, however, not meant to diminish in any way the seriousness of the problem. "Certainly, if our pills turn a potential confrontation into a friendly smile, then they will have served their purpose".</div>

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