Highlights ► Self-regulation strategies require judgments of driving capability to be realistic. ► We tested the hazard perception ability of a sample of older drivers. ► Correlations between self-rated and objective skill measures were not significant. ► We found significant self-enhancement biases for driving skill. ► Older drivers’ ratings of their own hazard perception ability are unrealistic.
Abstract One strategy that can be used by older drivers to guard against age-related declines in driving capability is to regulate their driving. This strategy presumes that self-judgments of driving capability are realistic. We found no significant relationships between older drivers’ hazard perception skill ratings and performance on an objective and validated video-based hazard perception test, even when self-ratings of performance on specific scenarios in the test were used. Self-enhancement biases were found across all components of driving skill, including hazard perception. If older drivers’ judgments of their driving capability are unrealistic, then this may compromise the effectiveness of any self-restriction strategies to reduce crash risk.
How realistic are older drivers’ ratings of their driving ability?
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 50 ; 130-137
2012-04-02
8 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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