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Type A behavior pattern and motor vehicle drivers' behavior.

A R Perry

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |October 1, 1986
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    Type A behavior, characterized by time urgency and impatience, is linked to poorer driving performance. Individuals with more Type A traits reported more accidents and driving violations.

    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Behavioral Science
    • Traffic Safety

    Background:

    • The Type A behavior pattern is characterized by chronic time urgency and impatience.
    • These traits are associated with coronary heart disease risk.
    • The link between Type A behavior and driving performance is not well understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the association between Type A behavior patterns and driving performance.
    • To determine if impatience and time urgency correlate with driving behaviors.

    Main Methods:

    • Participants completed the Jenkins Activity Survey to assess Type A behavior.
    • A questionnaire gathered data on driving history, including accidents and violations.
    • Sixty-five individuals (38 women, 32 men) participated in the study.

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    Main Results:

    • Individuals with higher scores on the Type A scale reported greater impatience.
    • Increased Type A behavior correlated with a higher incidence of reported accidents.
    • More Type A individuals received more tickets for driving violations.

    Conclusions:

    • Type A behavior characteristics, specifically impatience, are associated with impaired driving performance.
    • Findings suggest a potential link between personality traits and traffic safety outcomes.
    • Further research is warranted to explore interventions for high-risk drivers.