Fuel for the Mindful Driver- over-estimating ability
FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER – Our biases lead to over-estimating our ability in adverse conditions This paper was written for winter driving, but the same applies for driving in rain and at night or on narrow roads. In general, we tend to assume that we are better drivers than we really are, and we fail to adjust for deteriorating road conditions. “Driving in Rain, Sleet, or Snow? Cognitive Biases Worsen Winter Driving Psychological scientists have long known that people...
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FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER – Driving Under the Influence of Friends. This article points out the dangers of not having your whole attention on your driving and in this moment. Teens are especially prone to distraction while driving, but none of us are immune. Article from the Association for Psychological Science, Driving Under the Influence of Friends is Risky for Teens Teen drivers are far more likely die in car accidents when they drive with friends. According to a study by the AAA...
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