References

The following peer-reviewed studies form the scientific foundation for LobeDrive's evidence-based interventions for managing driver anger and promoting safer driving behavior.

1. Road Rage: A Domain for Psychological Intervention?

Galovski, T. E., & Blanchard, E. B. (2004). Road Rage: A Domain for Psychological Intervention? Aggression and Violent Behavior, 9(2), 105–127.

CBT-based anger interventions reduce aggressive driving and driver anger by ~35–50%.

2. Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of High Anger Drivers

Deffenbacher, J. L., Filetti, L. B., Richards, T. L., Lynch, R. S., & Oetting, E. R. (2000). Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of High Anger Drivers. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38(2), 1081–1097.

Shows 30–50% reduction in driving anger using tailored CBT protocols.

3. Mindfulness and Driving: Effects on Stress and Driving Performance

Stephens, A. N., Groeger, J. A., & Fuller, R. (2010). Mindfulness and Driving: Effects on Stress and Driving Performance. Transportation Research Part F, 13(3), 215–221.

Demonstrates reduced stress reactivity and improved emotional regulation through mindfulness.

4. Regulating Road Rage

Bjureberg, J., & Gross, J. J. (2021). Regulating road rage. Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 15(2), e12586.

https://doi.org/10.1111/spc3.12586

Comprehensive review of mechanisms behind road rage and evidence-based emotion regulation strategies.