Title: Observation of Driver Expression of Aggressive Behavior
Abstract: This study examined the relationship between drivers' age and gender, vehicle status, and traffic density and aggressive driving behavior. Results of the observations conducted at 4 intersections during a 24-hr period are analyzed. Three types of behavior were noted and studied: short horn honking, long horn honking, inappropriate and sudden lane changes, and cutting in front of other drivers. Gender differences in occurrence of observed types of aggressive behavior were not noticed. Younger drivers appeared to have a greater tendency toward aggressive driving behavior than older drivers. Vehicle status is associated with frequency of observed aggressive acts. An analysis of the relation between the number of vehicles on the road and aggressive driver behavior did not show any evident increase in aggressive behavior with increased traffic congestion.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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