Use public transportation instead of cars

The article ‘Road Rage’ runs rampant in high-stress U.S. society“ shows that road rage is a dangerous problem in America. The article says people who drive cars don’t have enough respect for each other. It also says they have to admit that road rage is their fault. Some people say that strike on the road is caused by stressful situations. Two thirds of traffic deaths result from road rage, and as a result, likes California and Maryland crack down on dangerous and aggressive drivers. There are three advantages to using public transportation instead of automobiles.

More Americans should use other forms of transportation besides their own cars. Road rage can be solved if there are fewer cars on the road. Less traffic means less stress, and therefore less aggression. Japanese need to use public transportation more too, especially in the big cities. Cars pollute the atmosphere, causing global warming, therefore causing of hurt to the earth. In addition to being safe, public transportation is cheaper than using our own car. Public transportation can help the world in many ways.

Most road rage is caused by stress of drivers. For example, a student was almost killed by a stressful driver recently. Americans are busy people, trying to get to places quickly. Therefore, traffic gives people’s stress, even though they can use public transportation. This would mean fewer cars on the road, less traffic, and less stress for everyone.

Every developed country should use public transportation more frequently. It is clear that vehicle emissions are causing global warming and endangering people’s lives. If they can go to work on foot, there is no excuse for their needing to drive cars. Subways and buses provide a social opportunity for travelers that they aren’t getting in a personal car. If they aren’t fighting each other for lane position, they can actually enjoy each other.

Public transportation is cheaper than keeping one’s own car. First, a person must shop for and buy a car. Then they are required to buy insurance for the car, already taking a huge amount of money from the person’s wallet. To drive the car, the person has to fuel the car. Then customizations like chains for icy roads have to be purchased. After words, the person may have used up almost all his or her money, but if the car breaks, they have to repair it before they can get out into the stress of the traffic once again.

It is obvious that public transportation is clear solution to road rage, money saving, and safety concerns. It can save people the stress of traffic on their way to work. It decreases the acceleration of global warming. Finally, public transportation saves people’s time and money. Every able person should know the advantage of their local area’s public transportation systems.

Altman, K. (1997, July 18). ‘Road Rage’ runs rampant in high-stress U.S. society”. CNN. Retrieved January 24, 2008, from http://www.cnn.com/US/9707/18/aggressive.driving/