Clinical psychologist Thabang Tlaka says the relative sense of anonymity felt by motorists behind the wheel may be one of the fueling reasons of road rage.
There's a sense of anonymity in the vehicle, you are sitting behind the wheel in an enclosed environment.
— Thabang Tlaka, Clinical psychologist
He explains that the vehicle often acts as barrier that makes drivers feel emboldened to be rude and aggressive.
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It's the same thing we do behind screens... It's much easier insult people and act out. It's very different from when you're standing in front of a person.
— Thabang Tlaka, Clinical psychologist
When we are in a vehicle, we tend to think we are safe.
— Thabang Tlaka, Clinical psychologist
There have been several reports of road rage incidents in Cape Town this week and Tlaka has shared advice on how to handle such scenarios.
Take a listen to his insights on other contributing factor to road rage:
Also take a listen to callers weigh in and share their road rage stories:
