Risky driving habits and motor vehicle driver injury

Blows, Stephanie; Ameratunga, Shanthi; Ivers, Rebecca; Lo, Sing Kai; Norton, Robyn

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2005.03.003

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“…The higher red light running rates among younger drivers may be a function of inexperience with light timings and the dilemma zone when approaching an intersection or an increased propensity to drive in a risky way (Blows et al, 2005). The current study replicated the findings of previous studies (e.g., Porter and England, 2000;Retting and Williams, 1996) regarding the relationship between not using a safety belt and increased red light running.…”

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Characterizing red light runners following implementation of a photo enforcement program

Martinez

Porter

2006

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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Characterizing red light runners following implementation of a photo enforcement program

Martinez

Porter

2006

Accident Analysis & Prevention

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“…There is a strong instigation to speed in order to arrive on time and avoid possible punishment for being late for work or some other important engagement. Conflicting with this tendency is the incentive to avoid speeding and risky driving behaviors as these behaviors could result in traffic citations or personal injury (e.g., Aarts and van Schagen, 2006;Blows et al, 2005). There are other factors that can instigate speeding and risky driving behaviors as well.…”

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Acute disinhibiting effects of alcohol as a factor in risky driving behavior

Fillmore¹,

Blackburn²,

Harrison³

2008

Drug and Alcohol Dependence

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Automobile crash reports show that up to 40% of fatal crashes in the United States involve alcohol and that younger drivers are over-represented. Alcohol use among young drivers is associated with impulsive and risky driving behaviors, such as speeding, which could contribute to their overrepresentation in alcohol-related crash statistics. Recent laboratory studies show that alcohol increases impulsive behaviors by impairing the drinker's ability to inhibit inappropriate actions and that this effect can be exacerbated in conflict situations where the expression and inhibition of behavior are equally motivating. The present study tested the hypothesis that this response conflict might also intensify the disruptive effects of alcohol on driving performance. Fourteen subjects performed a simulated driving and a cued go/no-go task that measured their inhibitory control. Conflict was motivated in these tasks by providing equal monetary incentives for slow, careful behavior (e.g., slow driving, inhibiting impulses) and for quick, abrupt behavior (fast driving, disinhibition). Subjects were tested under two alcohol doses (0.65 g/kg and a placebo) that were administered twice: when conflict was present and when conflict was absent. Alcohol interacted with conflict to impair inhibitory control and to increase risky and impaired driving behavior on the drive task. Also, individuals whose inhibitory control was most impaired by alcohol displayed the poorest driving performance under the drug. The study demonstrates potentially serious disruptions to driving performance as a function of alcohol intoxication and response conflict, and points to inhibitory control as an important underlying mechanism.

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“…(Malta, 2004). Ce style de conduite téméraire constitue un facteur explicatif important des collisions, notamment chez les jeunes conducteurs (Blows, Ameratunga, Ivers, Lo et Norton, 2005 ;Fergusson, Swain-Campbell et Horwood, 2003 ;Jonah, 1986 ;Petridou et Moustaki, 2000). D'un autre côté, l'agressivité au volant est définie comme tout comportement effectué par un conducteur sur la route dans l'intention de porter atteinte physiquement et/ou psychologiquement à un autre automobiliste et/ou à un piéton (Dula et Geller, 2003).…”

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Relations entre l’usage de cannabis et la conduite automobile dangereuse

Richer

Bergeron

2008

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La prévalence de l’usage du cannabis et celle de la conduite sous l’influence du cannabis présentent une évolution à la hausse au Canada. En conséquence, il importe d’étudier les effets délétères de cette substance psychoactive (SPA) sur la sécurité routière. La présente étude a pour objectif d’évaluer les liens entre l’usage de cannabis et la conduite automobile dangereuse auprès d’un échantillon de conducteurs québécois. Des analyses de régressions linéaires hiérarchiques mettent en évidence l’importance de l’usage de cannabis comme facteur de prédiction de la prise de risque sur la route et de l’agressivité au volant, même après le contrôle statistique de l’âge, du genre et de l’exposition à la conduite. Des analyses de régressions logistiques indiquent que l’usage de cannabis est associé à une augmentation du risque de recevoir une contravention découlant d’une infraction au Code de la sécurité routière. De plus, il semble que l’usage occasionnel de cannabis chez les individus âgés de 35 ans et plus est associé à un risque plus élevé d’être impliqué dans une collision. L’ensemble des résultats indique que l’usage de cannabis et la conduite automobile dangereuse sont interreliés, ce qui appuie la théorie du comportement « à problèmes ».Cannabis use and driving under the influence of cannabis are increasing phenomena in Canada. Consequently, the detrimental consequences of this psychoactive substance on road safety deserve serious consideration. This study investigated the relation between cannabis use and reckless driving. The sample included men and women between the ages of 17 and 69, holding a valid driver’s license issued by the province of Quebec. Participants completed self-reported questionnaires administered with a standardized protocol. Hierarchical linear regression analyses showed the importance of cannabis use as a predictor of risky and aggressive driving even after controlling statistically for age, gender and driving exposure. Logistic regression analyses indicated that cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of receiving a conviction for a Highway Safety Code infraction. Furthermore, occasional cannabis consumption among individuals aged 35 years or more was associated with an increased risk of road collision. The results show that cannabis use and reckless driving are interrelated, supporting the theory of “problem behaviour”.La predominancia del uso del cannabis y la de la conducción de automóviles bajo la influencia del cannabis están en aumento en Canadá. Por consiguiente, es importante estudiar los efectos deletéreos que esta sustancia psicoactiva tiene en la seguridad en las carreteras El presente estudio se propone evaluar los vínculos entre el uso del cannabis y la conducción peligrosa de un automóvil en una muestra de conductores quebequenses. Los análisis de regresiones lineares jerárquicas ponen en evidencia la importancia del uso del cannabis como factor de predicción de la conducta arriesgada en la ruta y de la agresividad en el volante, incluso luego del control estadíst...

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Risky driving habits and motor vehicle driver injury

Cited by 130 publications

References 23 publications

Characterizing red light runners following implementation of a photo enforcement program

Characterizing red light runners following implementation of a photo enforcement program

Acute disinhibiting effects of alcohol as a factor in risky driving behavior

Relations entre l’usage de cannabis et la conduite automobile dangereuse

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