Published on November 18, 2011
Bhopal: Swami Vivekanand College of Science and Technology Bhopal and PR Solution, Branding Group organized a “YUVA TALK SHOW” programme on Role of Youth in Managing Road Rage Vis – a – Vis Controlling death due to road accidents.
Dr. Gaurav Raj Bhagat, Moderator, Yuva Talk Show said “ Literally, “Road Rage” is a term used to refer to the violent incidents caused by stress while driving on high traffic zones on roadways. It is usually associated with “Aggressive Driving”. But, in lay man’s language, “Road Rage” can be defined as an incident in which an angry or impatient motorist or passenger intentionally injures or kills another motorist, passenger, or pedestrian, or attempts or threatens to injure or kill another motorist, passenger, or pedestrian. “Road Rage” often occurs with exchange of swear words and furious shouts at the fellow commuter.
S Vijay Kumar, Group Head, PR Solution “It is usually emphasized that “Road Rage” and “Aggressive Driving” are not synonymous. “Road Rage” is uncontrolled anger that results in violence or threatened violence on the road; it is Criminal Behavior. These are serious crimes that just happen to occur within the roadways environment. “Aggressive Driving” does not rise to the level of criminal behavior. “Aggressive Driving” includes tailgating, abrupt lane changes, and speeding, alone or in combination. These potentially dangerous behaviors are traffic offenses, but are not criminal behavior. Infact, “Road Rage” can be distinguished from any other traffic incident by its “Willful and Criminal” nature.
This programme was inaugurated by lightening the lamp.
Dr .Amit Malviya, Head – EMLC, GVK EMRI explained and threw some light on adverse effects of road accident. He also explained the importance of 108 ambulance services in RTA Cases.
K S Thakur , Deputy Commandant 23B.S. Battalion emphasized to use helmet and added “Road Rage” is considered as a menace because it can lead to physical injuries and in some cases it can lead to death also.
According to Dr Mangla, Renowned Gynecologist “Road rage is a psychological problem. It has been found that most of the drivers have a feeling of “Road Rage” because it is a cultural norm. Angst and frustration while driving on Indian roads comes naturally which translates into “Road Rage”. People learn this behavior from childhood when being driven by parents and adults. In day to day life, more of the incidents can be experienced during peak traveling hours, during fair weather, under moderately congested conditions in urban areas. “Alcohol” has many a times been found to be associated with many of the incidents.
At the conclusion, Dr Bhagat added “Road Rage” is a serious act and may be seen as a violation of property rights. One of the best way to avoid becoming a victim of “Road Rage” is to avoid responding, avoid making eye-contact. It might happen that what seems to be harassment in one spot may be a simple mistake only. Don’t allow driving to become a competition.