Highlights ► We examined the role of three variables in the prediction of aggressive driving. ► The results indicate a significant gender effect for almost all variables. ► Driving anger, impulsiveness and aggressiveness predict this unsafe driving. ► Transgressive driving behaviors are relevant indicators of aggressive driving.
Abstract The present study investigates the potential contribution of three predictors of aggressive and transgressive behaviors on the road: driving anger, impulsiveness and aggressiveness. A total of 455 participants (laypersons), of all age and gender, filled self-reported measures evaluating driving anger, impulsiveness, two forms of aggressiveness (instrumental and emotional forms), driving behaviors and aggressive and transgressive behaviors. Main results indicate: (1) a significant gender effect for almost all variables; (2) gender was involved in the prediction of Lapses and Errors; (3) driving anger, impulsiveness and aggressiveness were involved in a complementary manner in the prediction of aggressive and transgressive driving; (4) Aggressiveness and Impeded Progress were the best predictors of violations and aggressive violations. Results support that transgressive driving behaviors are relevant indicators of aggressive driving.
Driving anger, emotional and instrumental aggressiveness, and impulsiveness in the prediction of aggressive and transgressive driving
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 50 ; 758-767
2012-06-29
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English