Bitumen battles – the phenomenon of road rage
Further reading
November/December 2000, pages 21-25
Memory and emotion: Two sides of brain function (by Pankaj Sah)
Explains how memories are stored in the
brain, and how they can be strengthened by emotional experiences.
A collection of New Scientist articles is available.
6 June 2006
Anger disorder is common in US population (by Roxanne Khamsi)
Reports on a study of outbursts of uncontrollable rage.
4 March 2006
Double trouble on the roads?
Reports that partners mimic each others' driving styles.
3 February 2006
Gun-toting motorists more prone to road rage
A survey suggests that motorists who carry guns in their cars are far more likely to indulge in angry outbursts, drive aggressively or make obscene gestures.
21 July 2001, page 17
Hell on wheels (by Kate Ravilious)
Explains that traffic would move more smoothly if drivers were more considerate.
9 December 2000, pages 38-41
Road rage (by Gerry Byrne)
Looks at reasons why some drivers can't control their anger on the roads.
29 April 2000, pages 32-35
Beastly passions (by Marc Bekoff)
Explains that humans are not the only animals to experience primary emotions that are controlled by the limbic
system.
1 January 2004
Sussing out stress (by Hermann Englert)
Looks at some sources of stress and how they cause illness.
Page updated January 2007.