Reliability and Validity of a Method for Assessment of Executive Functions in Drivers

Racheva, Rositsa; Totkova, Zornitsa

doi:10.3390/bs10010037

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“…It is logical to assume that each man's personality is unique, which results in many variations in his behaviour, learning experience, situation evaluation, expectations, attitudes, driving style, road accidents involvement, etc. The role of the human factor in road safety, which has been studied for many decades worldwide, is of paramount importance [3]. It is clear that human factors play a crucial role in the causation of traffic accidents and researches are trying to identify and understand these factors [4].…”

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Interconnection between Driving Style, Traffic Locus of Control, and Impulsivity in Bulgarian Drivers

Totkova

2020

Behavioral Sciences

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The need for research in the field of transport psychology in Bulgaria has become more tangible in recent years, due to both the increased public intolerance to aggressive driving and the very high number of injuries and fatalities in road accidents in the country. The main objective of this study is to investigate the interconnection between Driving style, Traffic locus of control, and the Impulsivity in Bulgarian drivers. A research is conducted in order to examine the relations between the constructs in Bulgarian sample (n = 456, male = 204; female = 252; average age = 37). The results show that there are significant correlations between impulsivity and all driving styles. Positive correlations were found with the maladaptive driving styles, while the adaptive driving style was negatively associated with impulsivity. Correlations between the traffic locus of control and the driving styles were also found. These results provide a very good opportunity for further research in this area as well as for the development of prevention and training programs in the field of road safety.

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Interconnection between Driving Style, Traffic Locus of Control, and Impulsivity in Bulgarian Drivers

Totkova

2020

Behavioral Sciences

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“…It is questionable as to how the reduced n-back results (while intoxicated) are related to safe bicycling. Nevertheless, the literature on driving performance (in cars) reveals that executive functions are important for safe driving (Racheva & Totkova, 2020). This experiment reveals that instability is clearly affected and complicates bicycling task performance.…”

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Bicycling during alcohol intoxication

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The number of bicycling fatalities was 19 450 between 2010 and 2018 in Europe. The number of bicyclists killed when intoxicated by alcohol is harder to establish given the lack of reliable data. In Sweden, drunk bicycling is socially acceptable and legal (unless reckless). This experiment aimed to investigate how alcohol intoxication affect bicycling stability performance, executive functions, and self-rated ability. The experiment was completed on a wide treadmill that allowed control of several influencing factors such as speed and physical effort. Intoxicated and sober participants bicycled on the treadmill for five 10 minute sessions. Alcohol as administered incrementally to reach a target breath alcohol concentration level of 0.8‰. Stability decreased with intoxication; especially roll rate measurements were identified as being adequate indicators of bicycling instability. Executive function was negatively affected, and ability ratings decreased due to intoxication. The intoxicated participants were aware of their reduced ability to bicycle in a safe manner on a group level but not on an individual level. However, this insight does not affect their intention to bicycle intoxicated.

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“…In general, executive functions have a wide range of cognitive processes and behavioral competencies, including verbal reasoning, planning, ability to sustain attention, problem-solving, resistance to interference, cognitive flexibility, use of feedback, sequencing, multitasking, the ability to deal with novelty, etc. ( 57 ). Another study examines the most important aspects of executive functions for driving are impulse control/inhibition, working memory, decision making/judgment, cognitive flexibility, expresses self-awareness /insight and planning ( 58 ).…”

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confidence: 99%