Psychology of Driving / Edition 1

by Graham J. Hole

Overview

Do we become better or worse drivers as we age? Why do we indulge in risky behaviour when driving? Will technology remove the human role in driving forever?

The Psychology of Driving is a fascinating introduction into the psychological factors at play when people get behind the wheel. Exploring the role of personality traits and cognitive functions such as attention in driving, the book considers why human error is most often to blame in road accidents, and how we can improve driver safety. The book debunks the myth that men are better drivers than women and considers why some people indulge in knowingly risky behaviour on the road, including using mobile phones and drink/drug-driving.

In a time when driverless cars are becoming a reality, The Psychology of Driving shows us how human behaviour and decisions can still affect our lives on the road.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138699588
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/09/2018
Series:	The Psychology of Everything
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	124
Product dimensions:	5.06(w) x 7.81(h) x (d)

About the Author

Graham Hole is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Sussex, UK.

Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. Methodological Issues in the Study of Driving. Perceptual Factors in Driving. Attentional Factors in Driving. Effect of In-Car Distractions on Driving. Driving and the Perception of Risk. Driving and Fatigue. Driving and Drugs. The Effects of Age on Driving. Driving and the Future.