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Attitudes towards vehicle driving behaviour: categorising and contextualising risk
1Institute of Health and Community Studies, Bournemouth University, R111, Royal London House, Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 3LT, UK. cmusselwhite@bournemouth.ac.uk
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|November 18, 2005
Summary
Driving risk varies by individual. This study identified four driver risk-taking groups: unintentional, reactive, calculated, and continuous, highlighting motivations beyond just skill.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Transportation Safety
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Traditional risk-taking theories often overlook social factors.
- Limited understanding of diverse motivations behind driving risk-taking behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To categorize and contextualize risk-taking behavior in car driving.
- To explore the underlying motivations and attitudes towards driving risks.
Main Methods:
- Surveyed a representative sample (n=1655) of the UK driving population.
- Analyzed motivations and attitudes to identify distinct risk-taking groups.
Main Results:
- Four distinct driver groups based on risk motivation were identified.
- The largest group engaged in unintentional risk-taking.
- Three smaller groups exhibited deliberate risk-taking: reactive, calculated, and continuous.
Conclusions:
- Driver risk-taking is multi-motivated, extending beyond skill deficits.
- Understanding these motivations is crucial for targeted road safety interventions.