"Road rage" causes traffic accidents! Please control your temper when traveling during the Spring Festival

“There are thousands of roads, but safety comes first. If you don’t drive properly, your loved ones will shed tears.”

As the Spring Festival approaches, many people choose to travel by car to spend the holiday with their families. However, while enjoying the holiday, driving safety cannot be ignored. In particular, a recent traffic accident case caused by "road rage" has once again sounded the alarm for us.

In early 2025, two drivers in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, were driving in a quarrel on the highway, which led to a serious traffic accident, resulting in one death and one injury. This incident once again brought the social issue of "road rage" into the public eye.

Understanding Road Rage

"Road rage" refers to a psychological phenomenon in which drivers become angry due to traffic problems while driving and may take aggressive or extreme actions. This includes but is not limited to malicious lane changes, rear-end collisions, insulting others, and deliberately blocking other vehicles.

The serious consequences of road rage

"Road rage" makes drivers lose their rationality and unable to calmly judge road conditions, which can easily lead to traffic accidents. Long-term anger and stress can have a negative impact on drivers' mental health, such as anxiety and depression. "Road rage" not only affects individuals, but can also lead to traffic congestion and social unrest, and even violate the law.

How to prevent road rage

Stay calm: When you encounter traffic problems, try to breathe deeply and try to stay calm.

Plan your trip in advance: arrange your travel time reasonably to avoid peak hours and congested roads.

Obey traffic rules: Strictly abide by traffic rules and respect other road users.

Cultivate patience: Learn to wait patiently and don’t take risks just for the sake of temporary convenience.

Relax: Play relaxing music or chat with your fellow travelers to relieve tension.

Seek help: If you feel your emotions are out of control, stop the car and take a rest or seek professional psychological counseling.