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MPI survey reveals hundreds of Manitobans admitted to driving angry

Manitoba Public Insurance is encouraging drivers to be friendlier on the roads. In a recent survey, the agency found that three in ten drivers admitted that they've succumbed to road rage after experiencing feelings of anger. The Vice President responsible for Communications for MPI, Satvir Jatana, says angry drivers are more likely to engage in unsafe driving behaviours. Jatana goes on to explain that not only does angry driving lead to a higher risk of collisions, it's unsafe and unpleasant for other passengers, and sets a bad example for the next generation of drivers. He adds that those who drive anger-free are 35% less likely to be involved in a collision. Other findings in the survey include that of the 1, 500 people who responded, four in ten drivers admitted to weaving in and out of traffic, and nearly three-quarters of drivers admitted to speeding up to get through a yellow light.

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