THE UK's leading motoring organisation is encouraging new drivers to be more respectful on the road.
The AA Driving School has linked with Danny Wallace and his 'karma-army' after its research showed that a courteous gesture can help to combat road rage.
The survey of 1,000 drivers revealed that more than half are angered by inconsiderate driving by other road users, especially by those talking on mobile phones and being stuck behind a slow vehicle.
Two thirds of drivers think there should be a minimum speed limit for drivers in order to avoid hold ups and a fifth have performed a dangerous manoeuvre to get past a slow vehicle.
The AA says that there is evidence to suggest that a more considerate approach could help to cut road rage.
Two thirds of people said they were more likely to let someone pull out ahead of them if they had been let out themselves earlier in their journey.
Nine out of ten said they felt more relaxed when a fellow driver extended a courtesy to them.
These results come after the AA Driving Etiquette survey which showed that good motoring manners have rapidly declined amongst British drivers with new drivers identified as the worst culprits.
AA Driving School general manager Angela Yates, says: "The research that we conducted showed that although there is a lot of talk about a road rage society, drivers only want others to be courteous towards them.
"A smile or a wave of thanks can make someone feel happy and more likely to drive in a more friendly manner later in their journey.''
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