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Traffic jams may reduce stress
More traffic congestion could be better for drivers' health, researchers suggest More »
Death to the uninsured?
How would you punish an uninsured driver? New research shows insured drivers are frustrated and angry towards those who drive uninsured. More »
Helping make teens streetwise
A new online computer game, Road Ready StreetWise, was designed to increase teens' awareness and understanding of driving risks. Researchers at the University of Michigan found players were more likely to take steps to protect themselves from driving mishaps--and it's fun! More »
New Yorkers fed up being nagged
Celebrities they may be, but imagine being nagged by them every time you get in a cab? More »
If cars are so smart, how come they crash?
The author argues that when reporting or describing crashes and collisions let's put the "blame" where it should truly rest: on drivers not vehicles. More »
Bergen drivers can't drive and never use their blinkers
We all think that drivers are bad in our area, but the Norwegian Automobile Association has done its homework and decided that drivers in Bergen, a city on the west coast of Norway, are the worst around. More »
Safer driving through reflective thinking
The author argues that the focus on skill which has dominated approaches to dealing with driving behaviour should be reconsidered, and other aspects given prominence. More »
"I'm a good driver: you're not!"
Most drivers believe they are better than those around them but women are more convinced, says a U.K. study. And they are also more likely to blame others for a crash they are involved in. More »
Objectives for behavioral driver safety programs
This research article suggests that an understanding of drivers' cognitive and motivational influences is needed for a successful approach to behaviour change. More »
