Resources and Tools to Reduce Multiple Risky Driving Behaviors
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2024-08-01
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Abstract:There is growing recognition that drivers involved in fatal crashes are often engaged in multiple risky behaviors – not wearing a seat belt, speeding, and driving impaired (FARS, 2020). Research has established associations between impulsivity and multiple risky driving behaviors (Bıçaksız & Özkan, 2016b). While the association between impulsivity and various risky driving behaviors is established in the literature, there is limited understanding of how to address impulsivity and the underlying beliefs and behaviors of individuals engaging in multiple risky driving behaviors. The proposed research seeks to address this gap by creating and testing an intervention designed to address impulsivity and other factors to improve driver behaviors. Based on a summary of the literature regarding factors associated with multiple risky driving behaviors and behavioral interventions that addressed specific high-risk driving behaviors (speeding, impaired driving, seat belt use, and distracted driving), a brief intervention was created to reach drivers who engage in multiple risky behaviors. A randomized controlled trial was conducted, with 43 college student participants. Overall, no significant difference was found between intervention and control participants in risky driving behavior or other study variables (e.g., impulsivity, emotional intelligence, beliefs), likely due to a small sample size and inadequate power. Results demonstrated that intervention participants did utilize selected strategies following the intervention and continued utilizing strategies three months later. Recommendations and guidance that traffic safety professionals can use to make more informed decisions about strategies to address multiple risky driving behaviors and improve traffic safety are provided and a resource was created to help traffic safety stakeholders engage young adults in growing skills and utilizing practical strategies to reduce engagement in multiple risky driving behaviors.
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