People typically drive their vehicles in much the same way as they

behave on a daily basis.

Let’s see what behavioral factors influence road traffic crashes:

ATTENTION

Getting ahead

Drivers weaving in and out of traffic or trying to cover a certain distance as fast as possible to arrive “early” at their destination.

Emotional impairments

Drivers may be affected by emotions caused by traffic itself or personal problems unrelated to traffic, such as problems at work, financial distress, marital problems, illness in the family, etc.

Peer pressure

Drivers may be influenced by a peer group, which encourages them to change attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to group norms.

The Show-off

Some drivers, young men particularly,

display the need to show off and/or

prove their driving skills to others. An

example of such risky behaviors

includes speeding, hazardous passing

maneuvers, sudden or harsh

acceleration, etc.

Thrill-seeking

The excitement, risk, and pleasure of driving a car may influence a person’s driving behavior.

Intentional risk-taking

Intentional risk-taking also plays a key role in road safety. Risky behaviors associated with increased crash risk include speeding, improper maneuvers, driving while impaired, etc.

Such behaviors make road users more susceptible to traffic crashes. Drivers act this way in many occasions. Thus, we must avoid such behaviors whenever possible in order to achieve a reduction in road traffic crashes.

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