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    • Previous research links the color red to intense behavioral reactions in humans and animals.
    • The common perception suggests red cars may be perceived as more dangerous or associated with aggressive driving.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if red cars are perceived as more dangerous than cars of other colors (green, yellow, black, gray, white).
    • To analyze the impact of car color on driver behavior and perceived risk in hazardous road scenarios.

    Main Methods:

    • One hundred Spanish drivers were presented with various road scenarios featuring hazardous cars of different colors.
    • Participant behavior (response time, braking probability) and subjective risk perception were recorded and analyzed.

    Main Results:

    • Car color significantly influenced driver response times.
    • However, red cars did not elicit faster responses or higher perceived levels of risk compared to other colors, contrary to the initial hypothesis.

    Conclusions:

    • The study challenges the common assumption that red cars are inherently perceived as more dangerous.
    • While car color affects driver reactions, the specific color red does not appear to heighten risk perception or urgency in hazardous situations.