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Wisconsin Department of Transportation Offers Free 'Stress Relief Driving' Program After Record Road Rage Incidents

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Wisconsin Department of Transportation Offers Free 'Stress Relief Driving' Program After Record Road Rage Incidents

In a move that's going viral for all the right reasons, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has announced a groundbreaking, free "Stress Relief Driving" program following a staggering 40% spike in road rage complaints across the state this quarter. The program, which includes guided breathing exercises for long commutes and an opt-in "Calm Driver" car magnet, has drivers swapping honks for deep breaths. "I used to tailgate drivers going 55 in a 65; now I just stay in the right lane and remind myself that Wisconsin weather is unpredictable enough," confessed a relieved commuter from Madison. The DOT reports a 20% drop in aggressive driving citations in the first week, proving that sometimes the fastest way to your destination is emotional peace. Experts suggest this could become the new standard for highway safety nationwide.