Road Rage Targeting New Drivers in Raleigh

0:00This is Cory with the story, keeping Durham in the know you're listening to Durham news today. Driving instructors in Raleigh, North Carolina are warning about a rise in road rage targeting new drivers. Savannah Gregory, who runs a local driving school called Drivers of the Future, says many motorists lack defensive skills and let small frustrations. Boyle over fast. Even student drivers get yelled at or gestured at aggressively. During one ride along with her class, trouble started in under five minutes when another driver honked and made rude signals at a light. Gregory points out these quick flares of anger are turning into bigger dangers on the road. New drivers like teen student Linus Lindsay have already spotted wild speeding and sudden lane changes after just a few trips out. For beginners, this hostility feels scary and can shake their confidence right when they need patience from everyone else. Recent cases show how bad it can get. This week in Johnson County, a man was shot during a clash on U.S. Highway 70 with a suspect now in custody.

1:03Over the weekend in Durham, someone fired shots at a car near Interstate 85 and Hill and Dale Road. Last month in Garner, a father of five was killed by an alleged delivery driver. Safety pros urged drivers facing aggression to stay cool, avoid any reaction and call authorities to report it. With incidents on the rise, instructors like Gregory stressed better awareness for safer roads ahead. This episode is supported by our sponsor. See details in the description. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen. Go L.I. solely pillow.com.