Road rage occurs when drivers become angry while driving, often due to traffic jams and too many cars on the road. Experts call this anger "road rage", which is dangerous as angry drivers frequently drive carelessly and cause accidents. According to studies, around half of traffic accidents are caused by road rage. The document recommends creating a relaxing environment in your car by playing calm music and seeing driving as a cooperative activity in order to avoid road rage and aggressive driving. If aggressive driving is observed, one should contact the traffic police.

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I. Read the text answer True or False.
Road Rage
Some people get angry when they drive.There are many reasons why they get angry
on the road. people mainly get angry due to social or life problems that they have.
Traffic jams, too many cars and speed influence this problem as well. Experts call this
anger 'road rage'. Road rage is dangerous because angry drivers frequently drive
carelessly and often cause accidents. According to the American Automobile
Association, cases of 'road rage' have been increasing by 7% per year since 1990. An
Australian study estimates that about half of all traffic accidents in Australia are
caused by road rage. Angry drivers are rude and hostile and never care about other
drivers. They drive very fest, play loud music, over-use the horn, and often shout at
other drivers. What can we do to avoid road rage? Street expert Dr. John Larson says
that we need to create a relaxing and comfortable environment in our car. For
example, we can play relaxing music with a beat slower than our heartbeat. Driving
should be seen as a cooperative activity. When you behave cooperatively, you get
repaid in kind and you will move through traffic with amazing ease. If you notice any
signs of aggressive driving, stay away and contact the traffic police. This way you save
not only your own life but the lives of other people too.
1. People get angry because of the street caused by social or life problems. T F
2. The volume and speed of traffic doesn't influence this problem much. T F
3. Angry drivers frequently drive caregully and help other drivers. T F
4. An Australian study estimates that all traffic accidents in Australia are caused by road rage.
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2. 5. Angry drivers use the horn unnecessarily. T F
6. In order to avoid this problem we should create a relaxed environment in our cars. T F
7. Driving is worse as a cooperative activity. T F
8. If you see aggressive driving, do not contact the traffic police, just drive away.
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