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Britain's angriest drivers have been revealed, with research showing where in the UK people are most affected by road rage.

Nextbase, a dash cam brand, is warning UK drivers of increased pressure on the roads as the Christmas period approaches. The warning comes as the brand analysed regions across the nation to find out where drivers face the highest risk of road rage, including being threatened with hand gestures, being shouted at, and aggressive horn beeping.

A survey of 2,000 UK adults found that nearly one in three drivers find festive driving more stressful than usual, and when questioned how they would feel if they were delayed getting home for Christmas, 44% said frustrated, 27% disappointed, and 15% angry.

Nextbase's analysis revealed that drivers face the highest risk in Scotland when it comes to regions, while Brighton took the top spot among cities.

It also revealed a "concerning" stress gap between drivers, where younger drivers aged between 18 and 24 years old face nearly double the pressure as over-55s when driving during the festive season.

Along with having less experience, this explains why 34% of young drivers are victims of road rage compared to the 25% overall.

Bryn Brooker, Head of Road Safety at Nextbase, said: "The festive period should be about celebration, but our research shows it's become a pressure cooker on the roads. Nearly half of Brits feel frustrated if delayed in getting home, and the week before Christmas is now the most hostile time to drive.

"What's most striking is how many people freeze, panic, or can't even recall how they reacted-with 20% later regretting their response.

"This shows that drivers need better tools and strategies to handle these confrontations safely. When 30% of victims continue driving while anxious and distracted, it highlights why having recovery techniques is so important for everyone's safety.

Road rage doesn't end when the incident does. The emotional fallout can linger. According to the data Nextbase uncovered, 30% felt anxious and distracted, 30% felt upset, 29% felt intimidated, and 14% were scared to continue driving.

Mr Brooker said: "If you have dash cam footage of a road-rage incident, physical, verbal, or intimidating, don't suffer in silence. Upload it to the National Dash Cam Safety Portal, where it can be shared securely with local police and may help lead to the prosecution of dangerous drivers."