Road rage is a term that has been introduced into the English language not only in common speech, but also in legal,
psychiatric
and scientific circles. This paper
discusses road rage and its definition. It explores why the concept has only recently emerged into the literature and questions whether it previously existed. It also discusses whether road rage can be regarded as a valid
psychiatric syndrome by separating three schools of thought from the sea of varied opinions and to conclude it comments on its significance in a legal context.