OMAHA, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - Exposure to aggressive driving fuels more aggression behind the wheel, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

In a survey of licensed drivers, 96% admitted to at least one aggressive driving behavior, including red-light running, speeding, tailgating, honking or cutting off other vehicles during the past year.

The study reveals a self-perpetuating cycle: the more drivers encounter hostility on the road, the more likely they are to respond and escalate tensions behind the wheel.

“Driving often turns into a high-stress experience, not just because others drive recklessly, but because we react in the moment,” said Brian Ortner, spokesperson for AAA in Nebraska and Iowa. “Our research shows that even the calmest drivers can get dr

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