Many years ago, before I started riding more....I was road rage guy. I had an ulcer, high blood pressure, smoked, ate like crap, weighed 300lbs and would just explode at any idiot that dared cross my path.

Now, after 5 years of bike commuting and general riding for pleasure....I have no ulcer, my bp is normal with no meds, I don't smoke, I still eat lots of crap...but its balanced with plenty of good food as well, and I've learned that mankind is full of idiots and they outnumber me. I've also learned to let it go. The odds of me seeing a particular idiot again is pretty slim. The regulars on my commute don't mess with me. I've been known to call the "How am I driving" number on company vans to let them know that their driver did something unsafe. I've also called to let them know that their driver went out of their way to make my life a little easier. I do the latter far more frequently than the former. I believe that people enjoy getting praise and good news, so I try to work through positive reinforcement.

That said, I will call the cops if it's something really egregious. Last time was when I was hit and the guy took off. Had plate, had phone, called. But other than that, let it go, ride on. That's my theory. And I know I'm better for it. Life is too short to get that mad. I've been there.