Growing up in Rhode Island in the 1950's it wasn't called "road rage"; it was just the way everyone drove. Defensive driving was just that, you had to be ready to defend yourself at all times in "Prahvadence". Fists and baseball bats were common.
I'm sure there was a question on my driver's test that went something like this:
If another driver fails to yield the right of way at a Yield Right of Way sign when you are to their left at an intersection, you should:
A. Honk your horn by leaning on it, roll your window down and call them every swear word you can muster.
B. Honk your horn by leaning on it, extend your left hand with the middle finger prominently pointed up.
C. Honk your horn by leaning on it, proceed into the intersection, push the front of your cah forward slowly and dare the other vehicle to hit you.
D. Say nothing, get out of your cah and kick a dent in the other driver's door while promising that you've got their plate and will find out where they live if they call the cops.
D. All of the above.
I'm sure these are still in force as Rhode Islander's are usually voted the worst drivers of the lower 48 in annual polls.
Note: The incident probably occurred in the "Front Range" of Colorado where the traffic and urban drivers are both crazy. We don't have any rage against the road in the wide open west; therefore no honking horns (except for critters).
Using your horn to the west of the Continental Divide usually produces a look of astonishment from the other driver.
