Road rage as a sign of our times
When I think of road rage, I think of big cities and snarled traffic -- in other words, State Road 836 during rush hour. Apparently we don't have dibs on this kind of behavior, though. Three young men were charged in connection with a murder in central Florida, a tragic case of road rage.
I've been plenty mad driving some roads, but I can't imagine what would push people over the edge in this brutal way. Not to be flippant about it but I think there may be a market out there for some kind of feature built into new autos, something that soothes and calms the beast in us. Maybe it would measure the heartbeat of the driver and then play classical music, or just work as a restraint to keep him from leaving the driver's seat.
It could come as a standard feature, along with GPS and side air bags.
I've been plenty mad driving some roads, but I can't imagine what would push people over the edge in this brutal way. Not to be flippant about it but I think there may be a market out there for some kind of feature built into new autos, something that soothes and calms the beast in us. Maybe it would measure the heartbeat of the driver and then play classical music, or just work as a restraint to keep him from leaving the driver's seat.
It could come as a standard feature, along with GPS and side air bags.
posted by Ana Veciana-Suarez at 8:30 AM
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One word.. "Cameras"
With cameras looking over all intersections and byways, I am sure to rest that all these idiots will behave. Further all the cutting off and filthy driving etiquette will shortly fade away.
Between the $6,000 property taxes everyone has to pay, the $1.25 tolls, and the 40 cent per gallon on gas-- this can be done.
One good example is London, England. They have a system in place that seems to work to well. So well, that drivers there have unexpectedly received traffic tickets in the mail fining them and proving them for something as little from a bad tail light to not wearing a seatbelt.
Maybe this would possibly create more road rage but if so, then shut up and get off the road!
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