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  • Traffic Safety
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  • Young drivers represent a high-risk demographic in road safety.
  • Understanding factors influencing their hazard avoidance is crucial for accident prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key psychological and behavioral factors affecting young drivers' hazard avoidance in Iran.
  • To develop a hazard avoidance index for novice drivers.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 173 Iranian drivers under 30 using questionnaires, computer tests (go-no-go, flanker), and a driving simulator.
  • Simulated scenarios included pedestrian crossings, obstacles, and animal crossings with varied characteristics.
  • Structural equation modeling (SEM) and partial least squares (PLS) were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Hazard avoidance was significantly influenced by inhibitory control, response inhibition, and various impulsiveness facets (attentional, motion, non-planning).
  • Disregarding the law and error-related factors (lapses) also strongly impacted the hazard avoidance index.
  • Specific psychological traits and behavioral tendencies are critical predictors of driving safety.

Conclusions:

  • Policymakers can use these findings to enhance traffic safety training for young and inexperienced drivers.
  • Targeting specific psychological factors like impulsiveness and inhibitory control can improve hazard avoidance skills.
  • The study provides a framework for assessing and improving novice driver safety through targeted interventions.