February 26, 2024 —The February edition of Pollara Strategic Insights’ Rage Index explores the phenomenon of “road rage”, and finds that drivers blowing through stop signs or red lights is the top source of driving-fueled anger in the country, making 89% of Canadians angry or annoyed.
Other driving habits that annoy Canadians include people who don’t properly signal lane changes (84% angry or annoyed), tailgaters (84%), and when someone cuts them off (84%).
Drivers talking on their cell phones spurs strong emotions, as it is second only to drivers blowing through stop signs as something that makes people very angry.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Canadian drivers admit they are guilty to doing at least one of these anger-inducing driving habits. And those who self-describe themselves as “above average” drivers are even more culpable, with 68% admitting to doing at least one of these.
See the full details in our report and commentary in the Toronto Star.
