Kevin McHugh, Finder’s publisher in New Zealand, urged drivers to keep their cool behind the wheel. “Road rage can be a major contributor to car accidents, yet it’s completely avoidable if you keep calm instead of lashing out. “It’s normal to get annoyed while driving from time to time, especially if another driver’s actions are selfish, frustrating or downright dangerous. “But you should never act on those emotions. This can put your own life and the lives of others at risk, and you don’t want to make a split-second decision that you regret for the rest of your life,” McHugh said.