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If you haven’t heard or seen anything about road rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There hav
If you haven’t heard or seen anything about road rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There hav
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2012-02-29
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If you haven’t heard or seen anything about road rage in the last few months, you’ve probably been avoiding the media. There have been countless stories about this new and scary phenomenon, considered a type of aggressive driving. If you drive, you have more than likely encountered aggressive driving.
While drunk driving remains a critical problem, the facts about aggressive driving are surely as disturbing. For instance, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 41,907 people died on the highways last year. Of those fatalities, the agency estimates that about two-thirds were caused at least in part by aggressive driving behavior.
Why is this phenomenon occurring more than ever now, and why is it something that seemed almost nonexistent a few short years ago? Experts have several theories, and all are probably partially correct. One suggestion is sheer overcrowding. In the last decade, the number of cars on the roads has increased by over 11%, and the number of miles driven has increased by 35%. Meanwhile, the number of new road miles has only increased by 1%. That means more cars in the same amount of space; and the problem is magnified in urban areas.
Also, people have less time and more things to do. With people working and trying to fit extra chores (琐事) and activities into the day, stress levels have never been higher. Stress creates anxiety, which leads to short tempers. These factors, when combined in certain situations, can spell road rage.
You may think you are the last person who would drive aggressively, but you might be surprised. For instance, have you ever yelled out loud at a slower driver, honked (按喇叭) long and hard at another car, or sped up to keep another driver from passing? If you recognize yourself in any of these situations, watch out!
Whether you are getting angry at other drivers or if another driver is visibly upset with you, there are things you can do to avoid major confrontations. If you are susceptible (受影响的) to road rage, the key is to discharge your emotion in a healthy way. If you are the target of another driver’s rage, do everything possible to get away from the other driver safely, including avoiding eye contact and getting out of their way.
Which of the following is not mentioned as a cause of aggressive driving?
选项
A、Drivers’ stress and anxiety.
B、Rush hour traffic.
C、Increasing number of cars.
D、Overcrowded roads.
答案
B
解析
文中第三、四段说明了造成激进驾驶的原因,[A]Drivers’stress and anxiety与第4段提到的原因Stress creates anxiety,which leads to shorttempers对应;[C]Increasing number of cars与第3段介绍的原因中提到的thenumber of cars on the roads has increased对应;[D]Overcrowded roads与morecars in the same amount of space对应。本题询问不是造成激进驾驶的原因,故答案为[B]。
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