Road rage more prevalent among women, younger workers

2012-7-21
來源：MSN Careers

At some point in your life, you’ve probably experienced road rage on your way to work. Perhaps you absorbedyour anger with a shake ofthe head. Maybe you yelled and used profanity andhand gestures that would make your mother blush. But don’t worry –road rage iscommon for most workers, even those with minimal commute times.
According to anew CareerBuilder study, 58 percent of workers who drive to work said they experience road rage. Sixty-one percent of women admitted to experiencing anger on the road, compared to56 percent of men.
quotRoad rage is most often associated with running late and far commutes,quot says Rosemary Haefner, vice president of human resources at CareerBuilder. quotPlanning ahead and taking advantage of flexible work arrangements can help alleviate stress levels and set a more positive vibe for the workday.quot
Age, commuteand season all make an impact
Workers ages 25 to 34 were the most likely to experience road rage, while workers 55 and older were the least likely to experience such anger. Perhapsit’s the 55 and older drivers who are causing the25 to 34-year-old workersto have road rage?
When it comes to short fuses,37 percent of workers with commutes of less than five minutes said they experience road rage from time to time.The time of year makes a difference too 17 percent of those surveyed said they feel less road rage during the summer.

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