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w w w . o a kv ill eb ea ve r.c o m O A KV IL LE B EA V ER W e dn es da y, Se pt em be r 1 , 2 01 0 2 6 Road rage makes us worse drivers Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine Results from a British poll have found that most drivers regularly suffer some form of road rage, and nearly a third admit that anger with other road users makes their own driving worse. Of the 1,400 respondents to the online poll, 70 per cent stated that they got angry with other road users and 28 per cent felt that getting heated behind the wheel affect- ed their own driving competence. Tailgating was the behaviour most irri- tating to drivers, with 28 per cent classing it as the most provocative, while 22 per cent felt that others taking a call while driv- ing was the biggest irritation. Centre lane hogging was also mentioned by 15 per cent and drivers also reported a long list of other irritants including aggres- sive driving, failing to indicate and bad lane discipline. Worryingly, many drivers are ignorant of the law, with the poll finding that 33 per cent of drivers would read or send a text message while waiting in a queue of traffic. Almost 30 per cent would instigate or pick up a phone call, even though research suggests that this is just as distracting as using a hand held phone. Over a third of drivers found passengers most distracting with more than 60 per cent saying they would be more likely to be distracted with passengers in the car. The IAM survey revealed that the top dis- tractions were: Passengers (30 per cent); Billboards and other advertising (24 per cent); Watching out for safety cameras (21 per cent); Mobile phones (13 per cent); In Car Entertainment (five per cent); Satellite navigation (four per cent) If you feel youre reaching boiling point: Pull over and separate yourself from the cause of your anger usually another driver; Never react with a gesture or use your car as a weapon of retaliation. If you are the subject of road rage: Pull over to a safe, public place if you feel threatened; Apologize for your own mistakes a cheery wave does a lot to diffuse tension The new CLS The new design icon from Mercedes-Benz Metroland Newspapers Carguide Magazine Celebrating its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show (October 2 17), the new Mercedes-Benz CLS builds on the pioneering role of its predecessor yet at the same time is an entirely new edition. The proportions remain as spec- tacular as ever: long hood, narrow- look windows with frameless side windows, dynamic roof sweeping back at an angle towards the rear. The four-door Coupe from Mercedes-Benz immediately made its mark in 2003 as a new style icon The innovative front design, which is rem- iniscent of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Visually, the radiator grille is not integrated into the bonnet but is formed separately. This highlights the long, sporty bonnet even further. The grille is dominated by the large central star, which underlines the car's relationship to the other coupof the brand and also enhances brand identity. Another distinguishing feature comes in the form of the full LED headlamps, which are the world's first to offer all of the regular dynamic light functions using LED technolo- gy. This innovation boasts an impressive design - inside they are divided into three arrow-shaped layers from top to bottom: the upper layer contains an LED indicator, beneath which is a striking LED side light offering LED low beam functions. A distinctive and muscular sports car-like shoulder line above the rear axle highlights the athletic character of the new CLS. The flared wheel arches resemble the powerful thighs of a feline predator waiting to pounce. The side view is rounded off with wide wrap-around taillights featuring LED tech- nology which are arranged in the form of a linking element to the rear of the vehicle. The shape is emphasized by the broad shoulder line, which is clearly visible from behind and supports the flat hardtop. A wide metal insert adds a further visual highlight at the rear. The next generation Mercedes-Benz CLS will have its world premier at the Paris Motor Show