Road rage

nounStandard termAutomotive

Aggressive, angry, or violent behavior by a driver toward other road users.

Extreme frustration or anger exhibited by a driver, often triggered by traffic congestion, perceived insults, or minor accidents. It manifests as tailgating, brake checking, shouting, or deliberately ramming another vehicle. It is a major safety hazard that leads to collisions and legal consequences.

Heard on the job

The guy in the truck got a bad case of road rage and tried to run us off the shoulder.