Does anticipation training affect drivers' risk taking?
Skill and risk taking are argued to be independent and to require different remedial programs. However, it is possible to contend that skill-based training could be associated with an increase, a decrease, or no change in risk-taking behavior. In 3 experiments, the authors examined the influence of a skill-based training program (hazard perception) on the risk-taking behavior of car drivers (using video-based driving simulations). Experiment 1 demonstrated a decrease in risk taking for novice drivers. In Experiment 2, the authors examined the possibilities that the skills training might operate through either a nonspecific reduction in risk taking or a specific improvement in hazard perception. Evidence supported the latter. These findings were replicated in a more ecological context in Experiment 3, which compared advanced and nonadvanced police drivers.
Department of Psychology, University of Reading, Reading, BRK, United Kingdom. f.p.mckenna@reading.ac.uk
Frank P
FP
McKenna
Mark S
MS
Horswill
Jane L
JL
Alexander
D000293:Adolescent; D001290:Attitude; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching