In June, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a permitless carry law allowing Texans to carry handguns without being trained or licensed. House Bill 1927 has been lauded by state Republicans, but gun safety advocates worry that the policy change will increase deadly shootings. One area of particular concern is road rage gun deaths. This year is the deadliest on record for road rage shootings. Experts estimate 500 people nationwide will be injured or killed by the end of 2021. Road rage crimes are often driven by reckless impulsiveness, and putting guns in the hands of drivers who aren’t trained to handle them may be a recipe for disaster.
Be On the Lookout For These Signs of Road Rage
Road rage, or aggressive driving, is surprisingly common. If another driver cuts you off, refuses to let you merge, or is obviously distracted and almost causes a car crash, you’ll feel frustrated. Nearly 80% of drivers have expressed significant aggression or anger behind the wheel. Sometimes, though, it goes farther than muttering a string of expletives under your breath. Excessive honking, tailgating, offensive gestures, and yelling out of the window are all examples of road rage.
What makes people act aggressively on the road in ways that they wouldn’t in other situations? Anonymity is a significant factor — there’s a good chance you won’t ever see the drivers you interact with again, so you may feel more comfortable behaving poorly. Stress because of traffic delays or running late can make...
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