Amanda Stephens
Senior Research Fellow at the Monash University Accident Research Centre with expertise in psychology and the influence of emotions on driving behaviour; contributed research-based commentary on road rage.
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Jan 24, 2026 • 30min
Driving me mad: why we get road rage
Amanda Stephens, Senior Research Fellow at Monash University Accident Research Centre, explains why driving sparks sudden anger. She explores how blocked goals, anonymity in city traffic and hostile attribution bias fuel aggressive reactions. The discussion also covers stress buildup, links between car status and behavior, common escalation patterns and practical ways to defuse road rage.
