The optimism bias and traffic safety.

Author(s)
DeJoy, D.M.
Year
Abstract

College students (average age 21) were asked to rate their overall accident likelihood, driving skill, and level of safety relative to other drivers. They also made comparative risk judgements for a variety of specific accident situations. Consistent with previous research, subjects perceived themselves as safer, more skillful, and less likely to be involved in an accident than other drivers. Optimism increased with driving experience, but was unrelated to age and sex.

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Publication

Library number
B 29914 (In: B 29901) /83 /
Source

In: Proceedings of the Human Factors Society 31st Annual Meeting, New York City, October 19- 23, 1987. Rising to new heights with technology, p.756- 759, 5 ref. Volume II.

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