Car driver speed choice in Scotland

2007/06/08 by S. G. Stradling, Stephen G. Stradling · 1 citation
Engineering · Social Sciences · Health Professions · #Traffic and Road Safety #Urban Transport and Accessibility #Older Adults Driving Studies

paper · doi:10.1080/00140130701318681

Abstract

Drivers who commit driving violations, such as speeding, crash more. Driving violations reduce safety margins amplifying the impact of driver errors. Speed is placed in the context of car use and its attractions. It is argued that speed choice results from the interaction of opportunities, obligations and inclinations. Data from large-scale surveys of Scottish car drivers support this and show that many drivers in Scotland prefer to drive at or below the speed limit and that many say they are currently cutting their normal driving speed. Suggestions for promoting safer and more sustainable speed choices are made.

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