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Cross-cultural differences in driver risk-taking.

M Sivak1, J Soler, U Tränkle

  • 1University of Michigan, Transportation Research Institute, Ann Arbor 48109-2150.

Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|August 1, 1989
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Simulated driver risk-taking behavior varies by country, with West German drivers showing more cautious performance. Within countries, age and sex did not influence the target risk level, but males and younger drivers took greater risks.

Area of Science:

  • Human Factors
  • Traffic Psychology
  • Cross-cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Driver risk-taking behavior is a significant factor in road safety.
  • Understanding cross-cultural differences in risk perception is crucial for developing effective safety interventions.
  • Previous research has not extensively compared simulated driving risk-taking across different nationalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate cross-cultural differences in simulated driver risk-taking behavior among U.S., Spanish, and West German subjects.
  • To examine the influence of age and sex on simulated driver risk-taking.
  • To determine if a consistent target risk-level exists within different national groups.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a simulated intersection crossing task on a video display.

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  • Subjects from the U.S., Spain, and West Germany, spanning younger, middle-aged, and older age groups of both sexes, participated.
  • Measured risk-taking by the number of attempted crossings, probability of success, and safety margins.

    • Main Results:

    • West German subjects demonstrated fewer attempts, higher success rates, and larger safety margins compared to U.S. and Spanish subjects.
    • Target risk-level, indicated by the probability of successful crossings, was not significantly affected by age or sex.
    • Males and younger subjects exhibited a higher probability of attempted crossings and smaller safety margins than females and older subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant cross-cultural differences exist in target risk-taking levels during simulated driving.
    • Within each country, individuals generally aimed for a similar risk-tolerance level.
    • Younger males may compensate for presumed superior skills by attempting riskier maneuvers, leading to smaller safety margins.