People out on the road seem impatient, in a rush and anti social as if every single person is struggling

I am never rude. And I never got offended by rudeness. Never reacting because this is always my choice to look at the rudeness like at the joke or to take it seriously. I always give way to those who needed, always saying thank you, always smiling. This is human nature being rude sometimes. So what? Take care of your emotions. Do not react. That's my rule of life. :)

Rude is just rude, it's all a numbers game, we're just noticing it more. Cure, ignore and get on with a life Edited 27-Nov-20 23:48pm

Agree with Tina C on the issue of not letting you enter an outlet, especially if you are in front of them. There are certain areas that do this is hobart. Ond of the worst places is supermarkets. Hi loathe those who drive within 3 metres on you. If im doing 110 speed limit they should sit behind or go into right hand lane. All i want for xmas is a dash cam. Going to set it up so i can film the idocy on our roads. Not enough policing where they need too. Kaz x

cant stand people who are rude on the road, take a deep breath and look around you before you rant and rave to some one on the road.

Too much self righteousness and not bothering about others

Some people are rude,ignorant and arrogant on the road. Then you have people who aren't even capable of doing the speed limit. Some peoples driving skills leave a lot to be desired. How they obtain a license to drive astounds me.

Stress and they haven't got the time

Rudeness is everywhere today including on the roads. When or where do the young get taught politeness and respect for others. If that starts happening again, then we might see a change in the way people drive again.

Everyone is impatient .Try giving a wave when you do have someone give way & MAYBE most motorists will start giving a wave Try it anyway

I totally agree. They want to be first all the time even if they don't save time. They probably believe that they are better drivers than you.

People with this behavior are the same everywhere else. At work, at home, at the shops, on the sport field... Luckily they are still in minority, but future looks scary.

Some drivers are arrogant on the road and believe because they put their indicator on they can just merge lanes without waiting for a courtesy wave in.My husband hate drivers who dont plan ahead when they see a lane closed sign and try to wait until the very last moment to merge in and beat the queue.

I’m only rude when stupid people do such stupid things and a lot do

I do not drive either but as was said being a pedestrian is not always easy either. Also I take public transit and folks that drive have no use for the bus most of the time, What a shame. Wit till they need the bus.

It is frustrating and can also be dangerous. Pedestrians and cyclists also have to be careful with these kind of drivers around.

What really gets up my nose is when there are very clear signs stating that a lane up ahead is closed most people gradually switch lanes, surprisingly drivers in the lane you need to move into seem to be happy to let you do so and then when you reach the point where the lane is blocked people come charging up to the barrier and then try to force their way into the open lane. Never a Thank You Wave and I will leave it to you to think who they are who are the rudest, pushiest!

The me me me people, broadcasting on their phones about where they are, what they are doing, what they have eaten...photographing themselves again and again...its all about them, they are the centre of their own imaginary universes...and now its being turbo charged by covid...how dare you try and use their road before them...empathy?..compassion?...patience?..that's like so old school you know? Edited 27-Nov-20 15:37pm

Mostly I have found that where the traffic is heavier people are more aware and more polite. It appears that this is the reverse in smaller centres in the main. Of course I am sure there are impolite people everywhere in the population.

it is surprising the number of clowns who take off like rockets at lights and next lights they are waiting for a change to turn right/left. you go past and smirk to oneself

Good topic for a start. This has been going on for such a long time but over the last year I have found it to be worse. Maybe due to the virus but I feel any excuse will do. I always think to myself when I reach the traffic lights and the person who has used speed to get to it at the same time. Very ironical. It does not save time but destroys lives often.

That's why there's a campaign being run to bring back the wave and show each other courtesy.

Yes people are rude and impatience

It's very sad that you've experienced only rudeness. I find people willing to let other drivers in, and being courteous, and I make sure I practise courtesy also. If I let someone in, I find my example is almost always followed by the person behind me.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of bad drivers that cause people to use bad manners.

its true that there are some rude drivers, but I so many people are nice and friendly on the road.

Too many idiots on our roads. All have the mentality of showing no kindness, so rude

i think it has more to do with the me,me,me attitude,im nore important than you,yousee how the social engineers have been hammering this home over the last 10 or 15 years and this sort of thing is the result

With traffic it's on many occasions a flow on effect, especially at peak hour traffic moments. People on foot of course have a right of way, but can get a bit tricky with such incredible volume of cars!

Too many ego-centric people these days. They expect consideration but fail to return the same courtesy to others. It's becoming a more dysfunctional world full of selfish, dysfunctional people.

HAVING DRIVEN FOR OVER 50 YEARS PEOPLE SHOW NO POLITNESS ON OUR ROADS ROAD USERS ARE ALL ABOUT THEMSELVES DON'T CARE ABOUT ANYONE ELSE.THESE DRIVERS ARE SELF SENTED AND SOME SHOULD NOT HAVE A DRIVERS LICENCE

I have experienced both, some people spend more time berating you than it would take to just have a smidgen of patience...lol and some people are just kind and patient

I don't drive,but footpath rudeness is getting out of hand...

It was not until i visited England again in 1997 that i realized how aggressive the drivers were in NZ Another gripe is that the majority of drivers signal they are changing lanes after they have actually changed

The world owes me a living, I am important, I deserve what I want -That's what I've been taught and you're not going to take it away from me! I have rights!

Christmas time doesn't help, I find the closer it gets the worst parking at supermarkets become. People can be very selfish and think they will be slower getting somewhere by not letting people in. However they've done lots of studies to show the opposite, traffic flows much better if you just let people change lanes with ease.

people need respect for starters people need to relax and slow, down and realize they are not the only people drivng, they should think of others apart from this statement, shopping centres are very very busy and congested at most times. people need to use courtesy and slow down, people are in too much of a hurry and sadly they end up getting angry and irate and down right pig headed etc. yes too many cars and too much thought about themselves.

I find that the worse offenders in this instance are the majority (sorry) P plated young females; drive too fast on the road, will not give way and generally are aggressive and tend to sit right behind a vehicle instead of passing it ....... really annoying and beyond frustrating! Rude as!

New Zealander have gotten really bad, pull out of side Roads in front of you and if you beep your horn they give you the fingers, they are too stupid to realize that older cars brakes are not as good as the modern ones and you are more likely to hit them, they also drive slow along the road especially winding roads then the minute you get to a passing lane pull out and not let anyone past, I have heard this behavior referred to as little dick syndrome

There are certainly a lot of them out there.

It's all just part of the me too generation, I want it now and I want it my way, I must be in control, as for manners, most can't even spell the word, let alone know what they might be, it all comes down to ignorance and the way they were brought up, it's just a lower class thing

So true everyone is in hurry, and they are so consumed with getting to we’re they have to go that they leave their manners at home. Need to slow down

If you can't beat the, join them.

There is no need for it be patient

I was probably more impatient when younger but am now more calm and considerate with age. Also lots more people and cars out there now.

They only think of themselves, trolleys are a problem around cars too

What do you mean these days? I have witnessed this behaviour for decades BUT it does seem to get worse over time.

It's sad but true...values seem to have changed (for the worse) over the years.

Shirley H ... I agree with you 100%

cause theses day's they only give a poop about themselves.

In the USA it is call Road Rage and its been around for at least ten years. However, I don't drive (never) - vision issues!!

I agree with Tina Cassar...I think courtesy is a lost value...

I think we all experience these people. It is as if their time is more important than anyone else and how dare you slow them down for one second. People seem to be much more angrier also. Also I am sure people do not know how to merge in traffic or use round-a-bouts. I think backing out into oncoming traffic even in a car park is not on. If a person stops to let you out then this is a nice person. I remember the days when people used to wave you through etc. also. Much nicer. I don't remember road rage 30 years ago and it seems the last 5-10 years it has become common place.