I think people, especially from out of state, still think of Texas as being rural, despite the fact that most Texas residents live in metropolitan areas. I'm guessing that most people aren't expecting traffic jams; therefore, they don't prepare for them mentally.nitrogen wrote: On another note, what the heck is it with Road Rage in Texas? I've NEVER lived in another state where i've seen so much. I've seen 10x the road rage since I moved here in '05 than anywhere else I lived, including Phoenix, SF Bay Area, as well as the NY metro area.
The heat may have something to do with it. When I was a child, I remember the police officers (Mom worked at a police station at the time) were always commenting about the violent offenses occurring more during hot weather. I guess when people are irritable already (from the heat, a hard day, etc.), it doesn't take as much to set them off.