You could probably guess what the second most rage-provoking model is, too. Hint: it’s all-electric.
When it comes to drivers of certain automakers, there’s some truth behind the stereotypes. For instance, Toyota Prius drivers tend to drive below the speed limit and hog the left lane, Nissan Altima drivers tend to be tailgaters, and pickup truck drivers are known to be susceptible to road rage.
A new study asking over 1,000 drivers approached the road rage topic, and despite Volkswagen not making very large or fast cars, is the most common link between drivers and road rage incidents. Ninety-two percent of respondents say they’ve run into an angry driver in a VW.
The second most common automaker involved in road rage incidents was Toyota, followed by Hyundai, Tesla, and Honda.
Interestingly, though, the study shows most drivers (44%) assume a BMW driver is more likely to engage in reckless behavior. Tesla coming in fourth for the vehicle most frequently involved in reported road rage incidents is particularly interesting, as most survey respondents voted Tesla drivers as the second most likely to rage behind the wheel (33%).
Another German automaker made the road rage list, too
Behind Tesla, drivers assumed Mercedes-Benz drivers would be the third most aggressive, with Ford, Ram, and Chevrolet following. Lexus and GMC drivers were the least likely to start a fight, drivers noted.
Respondents who owned an EV (22%), said they’ve been provoked while driving by another driver in a gas-powered car or truck. Minivan owners say they’ve experienced the most road rage (98%), while luxury car drivers experienced the least amount (80%).
More than half of drivers marked they believe brand makes a difference when it comes to a driver’s tendency to be angry while driving (56%), while others noted what you listen to while driving has everything to do with how you react.
Ironically, the study showed drivers who listened to Indie music were more likely to retaliate (96%), while those who listened to heavy metal were the least likely to fight back (89%).
