10th July 2008
Road rage among business drivers is on the rise, and company reputations are at risk, the RAC has warned.
Over half (55%) of business motorists surveyed for the RAC's annual report admitted to shouting, swearing and making rude gestures at other drivers.
The top three causes of road rage were found to be drivers who do not signal properly (79%), those who drive too close behind other vehicles (75%) and motorists who use their mobile phones whilst driving (73%).
RAC motoring strategist Adrian Tink said that the increase in aggressive driving was "worrying" and "downright dangerous".
"It can easily reflect badly on the business that driver represents, particularly if driving a branded vehicle," he said.
Almost a third (32%) of motorists surveyed for the report said they were driving longer distances now than they had been 20 years ago. And some 32% said they have become reliant on in-car technology such as Sat Nav equipment.
RAC research released last month found that fleet drivers were twice as likely to be involved in a road traffic accident (RTA) than other road users. The organisation has estimated that RTAs and minor vehicle maintenance problems cost businesses around 12,000 working days each year.
The RAC wants fleet drivers to be trained in driving behaviour and vehicle maintenance, and has called for an increased police presence to act as a deterrent to road rage offenders.
Business reputations 'at risk' from aggressive driving
Over half (55%) of business motorists surveyed for the RAC's annual report admitted to shouting, swearing and making rude gestures at other drivers.
The top three causes of road rage were found to be drivers who do not signal properly (79%), those who drive too close behind other vehicles (75%) and motorists who use their mobile phones whilst driving (73%).
RAC motoring strategist Adrian Tink said that the increase in aggressive driving was "worrying" and "downright dangerous".
"It can easily reflect badly on the business that driver represents, particularly if driving a branded vehicle," he said.
Almost a third (32%) of motorists surveyed for the report said they were driving longer distances now than they had been 20 years ago. And some 32% said they have become reliant on in-car technology such as Sat Nav equipment.
RAC research released last month found that fleet drivers were twice as likely to be involved in a road traffic accident (RTA) than other road users. The organisation has estimated that RTAs and minor vehicle maintenance problems cost businesses around 12,000 working days each year.
The RAC wants fleet drivers to be trained in driving behaviour and vehicle maintenance, and has called for an increased police presence to act as a deterrent to road rage offenders.
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