Aggression in traffic: Construction workers on B75 target outbreaks!

Aggression in traffic: Construction workers on B75 target outbreaks!

In the past few weeks, reports on aggressive behavior towards construction workers on the federal road B75 between Delmenhorst and Bremen have been increasing. These incidents range from can throws to insults to massive insults, throw a dark light on the current traffic culture. The workers who work on the country's important infrastructure are exposed to a worrying increase in frustration and aggression while performing their essential tasks, such as Weser-Kurier reported.

The ignoring of barriers and driving via freshly paved areas is particularly problematic. These actions not only endanger workers, but are also life -threatening for all road users. According to the construction workers, additional comprehensive measures are necessary to keep ghost drivers from the construction sites. This includes the installation of more traffic signs and warning signs.

study results on aggression in road traffic

The problem of aggressive road users is underpinned by a new study on traffic safety. This was commissioned by accident research by the insurer (UDV) and shows that the perception of traffic behavior has changed significantly. 56% of those surveyed state to drive faster if they are annoyed, while around 50% occasionally have to react in road traffic. Compared to 2016, this number has more than doubled, which indicates a worrying trend, reports RBB24 .

Another remarkable result of the study is that 20% of drivers use the light of light to clear the fast lane, while 31% step on the accelerator when overtaking to breathe their anger. The perception of aggression in traffic is also reflected in the fact that 44% of the respondents deliberately brake briefly while driving to annoy jellyfish.

social implications

This aggressive behavior may be explained by various social factors. Roland Stimpel, chairman of "Fuss e.V.", refers to lack of space in cities and an increased demand for rights as possible causes of increasing aggression in road traffic. Men feel safer than women, which also influences the perception of risks and behaviors in traffic.

Despite the knowledge from the study, there is a striking difference between self-awareness and external perception: While 96% of drivers believe that cyclists overtake, 93% of drivers feel the behavior of others dangerous. This shows that despite a consciousness for aggression in traffic, there is a lack of reflection on one's own driving behavior.

The study results and the reports of construction workers illustrate an essential problem in road traffic: traffic safety is often endangered by uncontrolled behavior. Necessary measures could include stricter controls and higher fines for traffic violations in order to ultimately ensure the safety of all road users.