1972
DOI: 10.1080/00039896.1972.10666179
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Motor Vehicle Accidents and Vehicular Pollution in Los Angeles

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“…Increased levels of air pollution may result in increased road rage amongst drivers. Consistent with such a view, almost 50 years ago, researchers in California had already highlighted how the number of road traffic accidents in Los Angeles correlated with the level of air pollution (Ury et al, 1972 ) 2 . Relevant here, therefore, is recent research reported by Dmitrenko et al ( 2020 ) showing how pleasant scents can be used to promote safer driving, better mood, and improved well-being in angry drivers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…Increased levels of air pollution may result in increased road rage amongst drivers. Consistent with such a view, almost 50 years ago, researchers in California had already highlighted how the number of road traffic accidents in Los Angeles correlated with the level of air pollution (Ury et al, 1972 ) 2 . Relevant here, therefore, is recent research reported by Dmitrenko et al ( 2020 ) showing how pleasant scents can be used to promote safer driving, better mood, and improved well-being in angry drivers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 92%
“…McFarland, 21 however, concluded that a 6% carboxy-hemoglobin level had no effect on driving ability and that 11 and 17% levels had no serious effect. Ury, et al 22 compared motor accident and pollution statistics and found no correlation between CO levels and accidents. …”
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confidence: 99%
“…Further, the effects of Los Angeles smog are not limited to recreational behavior. Ury, Perkins, and Goldsmith (1972) have reported a positive relationship between oxidant levels and automobile accidents. Although they suggest impairments of perceptual and motor abilities account for the relationship, it is interesting t o note that carbon monoxide levels did not predict automobile accidents.…”
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confidence: 99%