Road Rage Incidents At All Time Low In Lead Up To Samoa Vs Tonga Game

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A Sydney man who usually treats a delayed green light as a personal attack has discovered a new respect for other motorists ahead of Sunday’s Rugby League World Cup clash between Samoa and Tonga.

Local road rager Brett Henderson (43) says the appearance of Samoan and Tongan flags on cars across Sydney has encouraged him to reconsider whether every traffic dispute requires his involvement.

“Everyone’s just trying to get somewhere” said the man who last week followed a hatchback for three blocks to finish making a point.

“Nothing wrong with showing a bit of patience.”

Brett’s newfound tolerance began on Monday, when he reached for the horn before noticing two flags attached to the ute in front.

He subsequently decided the driver probably had a perfectly reasonable explanation for remaining stationary for half a second.

Since then, Brett has allowed seven cars to merge, accepted an apology wave and described someone cutting him off as “one of those things”.

His wife says she has never seen him so invested in maintaining a safe following distance.

“He’s even stopped yelling with the windows up” she said.

“Apparently you can still tell what someone’s saying.”

Brett maintains his changed behaviour has nothing to do with his assumptions about who might step out of a flag-covered car.

“I’m just enjoying the atmosphere” he explained, allowing a Hilux to reverse into a parking space he had been waiting for.

Asked which team he was supporting on Sunday, Brett said both sides had a lot to offer.

He then thanked the driver behind him for beeping.