Dave Mihalik said he also gets two or three such calls a weekend. Recently he said two motorists reported finding their tires slashed after an altercation over parking spots. He said people will snake through the parking aisles for spaces nearest the stores and eateries though many spot are available while farther out. It is human nature. It seems they don't realize there is a lot of parking available to them.
Parking lots can bring out the worst in people, some psychologists say.
James, who has a Web site called DrDriving.org, says 90 percent of all drivers express hostility. And hostility is on the rise because parents pass down their reactions to their children, he said. To avoid problems, he recommends parents show remorse when they express hostility on the road. Also people need to plan ahead to give themselves extra time to avoid getting frustrated, he said. To be sure, many people navigate most parking lots with no problems.