In a perfect world, drivers would politely and patiently cooperate with each other to achieve their mutual goal: to get to their destination safely and on time.
In this scenario, drivers would regularly offer a “you first” gesture, give an understanding wave when someone errs, refuse to check text messages, provide ample space for others to merge onto the highway, and honk their horns only to alert others to danger.
But we don’t live in a perfect world, and humankind’s imperfections are often demonstrated most visibly—and dangerously—when people get behind the wheel of a car. In our world, careless or aggressive driving can quickly escalate into road rage….