A Cross-Sectional Study for The Detection of The Level of Driver's Anger Using a Driver Anger Scale (DAS) Administered on Non Professional Drivers of Indore City

Introduction: Road rage is a term to describe a range of anti-social behaviors and/or acts of aggression which occur on the road. Objective: The study aims to assess the level of anger while driving, which is a prevalent condition in today's society due to motorist's frustrations during heavy traffic volumes and various factors affecting it. Methodology: The present study was done in 200 people of Indore city which includes medical students and faculties /staff. A pre designed Pre-Tested, Semi-Structured Questionnaire was administered to participants. Questionnaire comprises of biographic data and Driving Anger Scale (DAS). Observation: The mean DAS of in the study population of Indore city was found to be 2.896 (s.d. =636) with Males 2.875 (s.d.=.627) & Females 2.930(s.d.=.627) having no significant gender difference. The people who were still unemployed/ students got the maximum anger 3.105( s.d. =.659), and are mostly driving two wheelers. The study population responded most to Hostile Gesture with mean anger level of 3.27, followed by Traffic obstruction (mean =3.10), more common in females (mean=3.25). Anger level was high during peak hours of traffic but was not affected on increasing frequency of usage of vehicles and or distance travelled. Conclusion- The mean anger level in population of Indore City was found to be high (2.896) especially in youngsters (3.105) who contribute significantly for rise in Road Traffic Accident in the City.