Road rage is on the rise, increasing 7 percent every year according to auto analysts. Experts say many of us have had feelings of road rage but there are ways to avoid these feelings and prevent them from causing accidents.

With more cars on the road, overcrowded roadways can lead to aggressive behavior. If you are being challenged on the road, keep a cool head. Also, give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination so you don’t have to drive aggressively to get there on time.

After all, road rage can lead to deadly consequences. Statistics show that about 12,000 people have been affected, with more than 200 killed, as a result of road rage since 1990. Road rage can also have an effect on your wallet. Insurance companies can take punitive actions against road ragers - whether they caused an accident or just reacted to one.