What does the term "road rage" refer to?

The term "road rage" refers to aggressive driving behavior, often resulting from frustration or anger towards other drivers' actions. This can include a variety of hostile behaviors, such as tailgating, yelling, making rude gestures, and attempting to intimidate or block other vehicles. Road rage typically escalates when a driver feels provoked or disrespected by another driver's behavior on the road, leading to an aggressive response that can endanger everyone involved.

In contrast, driving too slowly may irritate other drivers but doesn't constitute "road rage" as it's not an aggressive response. Driving under the influence is a criminal offense but does not align with the definition of road rage. Similarly, using a cellphone while driving is a distraction concern, and while it can lead to frustration or accidents, it does not inherently involve the aggressive and hostile behaviors that characterize road rage.