By Steven Symes 
A new study claims drivers behind the wheel of a BMW or Tesla are most targeted by road rage. That might sound shocking at first, but when you think about it, a lot of hate is flung at people who either one. You can argue whether the bad reputation of BMW or Tesla drivers is warranted, but some drivers apparently feel that means they get to rage out at them.
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The study, conducted by Lance Surety Bonds, found that 56 percent of drivers claim certain car brands actually provoke road rage. How exactly that works isn’t clear. It’s possible people just see red when they spot someone in one of those car brands or that they feel the people who drive those cars act like jerks, which then triggers road rage.
At the top of the list with a commanding lead is BMW, with 44 percent of respondents agreeing the German brand provokes road rage. Maybe it’s the reputation Bimmer drivers have for never using their turn signals? Or could it be they aren’t the least bit courteous on the road? We don’t know if either one justifies engaging in road rage, but some people apparently do.
Second at 33 percent is Tesla. We know the American EV company stirs up all kinds of emotions, especially these days. And we’ve been treated smugly by those who drive one, so we can see how some drivers really don’t like seeing any Teslas on the road. We just don’t think throwing a temper tantrum is the way to handle those emotions.
Not shockingly, Mercedes-Benz comes in third with 27 percent. Their reputation isn’t as bad as BMW drivers, but there might be some envy in the mix for some people. Rounding out the top eight are Ford, Ram, Chevrolet, Lexus, and GMC, respectively.
What do you think? Do you rage out when you see certain car brands on the road? Do you think people treat you different, maybe even act more aggressively towards you, just because of the brand vehicle you drive?
Read the study for yourself here.
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