Are aggressive people aggressive drivers? A study of the relationship between self-reported general aggressiveness, driver anger and aggressive driving

Examining the influence of aggressive driving behavior on driver injury severity in traffic crashes

“…Since Tasca's paper, several other studies have also attempted to characterize aggressive behavior, a recent one being AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's (2009) definition of "any unsafe driving behavior that is performed deliberately and with ill intention or disregard for safety". Some researchers (see, for example, Lajunen and Parker, 2001) also distinguish between instrumental aggressiveness (i.e., aggressiveness that allows the driver to progress forward quickly and/or avoid frustrating obstacles, such as speeding, weaving in and out of traffic or driving on the shoulder) and hostile aggressiveness (i.e., aggressiveness marked by the inability to progress forward, but as a means to potentially "feel good" by honking, tailgating, etc.). Further, some researchers use a relatively narrow definition of aggressive driving as behavior that is intended to hurt others (for example, Galovski and Blanchard, 2002), while others use a more broad definition of an act that disregards safety, whether with the deliberate intent of endangering others or not.…”

The Dula Dangerous Driving Index: An investigation of reliability and validity across cultures

“…Numerous studies have documented that aggressive driving is indeed a real problem (e.g., Canada Safety Council, 2001;Joint, 1995;Lajunen & Parker, 2001;Mizell, 1997;Sarkar et al, 2000;Rathbone & Huckabee, 1999; U.S. Department of Transportation, USDOT, 1998), though how much damage is done and whether or not it is increasing is a matter of debate (e.g., James & Nahl, 2000;Martinez, 1997;Sullman et al, 2007; USDOT, 1998). However, it seems aggressive driving is a construct that remains unclear in much of the literature.…”

“…This suggests the DDDI Total score can be used as a composite measure for dangerous driving. However, the validity of the subscales was demonstrated in the Belgian sample, as specific traffic offender groups (convicted for drunk driving, aggressive driving, speeding) scored higher on corresponding scales (Drunk Driving, Aggressive Driving, and Risky Driving, respectively), indicating that it is clinically meaningful to differentiate the subscales.Numerous studies have documented that aggressive driving is indeed a real problem (e.g., Canada Safety Council, 2001;Joint, 1995;Lajunen & Parker, 2001;Mizell, 1997;Sarkar et al, 2000;Rathbone & Huckabee, 1999; U.S. Department of Transportation, USDOT, 1998), though how much damage is done and whether or not it is increasing is a matter of debate (e.g., James & Nahl, 2000;Martinez, 1997;Sullman et al, 2007; USDOT, 1998). However, it seems aggressive driving is a construct that remains unclear in much of the literature.…”

Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Driving Anger Scale (DAS): long form and short form

“…12 The DAS has satisfactory psychometric properties, has been adapted and validated in several countries and has been used in many studies with diverse samples of individuals with driving anger and aggressive behaviors. 2,6,13,14 The Brazilian version of the DAS may significantly contribute to this field of study in Brazil. Future studies should assess the validity and reliability of this instrument.…”