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Does anticipation training affect drivers' risk taking?

Frank P McKenna1, Mark S Horswill, Jane L Alexander

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Reading, Reading, BRK, United Kingdom. f.p.mckenna@reading.ac.uk

Journal of Experimental Psychology. Applied
|March 16, 2006
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Skill-based driver training, specifically hazard perception, can reduce risk-taking behavior in novice drivers. This improvement stems from enhanced skill rather than a general decrease in risk-taking.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Human Factors
  • Traffic Safety

Background:

  • Skill and risk-taking are often considered independent, necessitating distinct remedial strategies.
  • The impact of skill-based training on risk-taking behavior remains debated, with potential for increase, decrease, or no change.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of a skill-based training program (hazard perception) on car drivers' risk-taking behavior.
  • To determine if skill training leads to a general reduction in risk-taking or a specific enhancement in hazard perception.

Main Methods:

  • Three experiments utilizing video-based driving simulations were conducted.
  • Participants included novice drivers, and advanced and non-advanced police drivers.
  • Hazard perception training was the core skill-based intervention.

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Main Results:

  • Novice drivers showed a decrease in risk-taking behavior after skill training.
  • Evidence indicated that the training specifically improved hazard perception, not just generally reduced risk-taking.
  • Findings were replicated in a more ecologically valid context with police drivers.

Conclusions:

  • Skill-based hazard perception training can effectively reduce risk-taking behavior in drivers.
  • The mechanism of risk reduction is linked to specific skill enhancement, particularly hazard perception.
  • The findings have implications for driver training programs aimed at improving safety.