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Blindspot : Episode 20 : "Our brains our still wired for fight or flight"

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Experts are warning dangerous altercations in the traffic are leaving many motorists in “Fight or Flight” mode.

It's the Easter long weekend – a notoriously dangerous time to be travelling – and we’re examining road rage , along with other reckless behaviour, to try and find out what we can do to protect ourselves.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …

29 Mar 2024 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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