Newcastle University: We need more hazards on the road!
Discussion
Jane Harvey from the University was on the radio today- probably 90 & wrinkly but sounded a lovely flirty thing!
To summarise: "31% of drivers were easily bored and therefore more likely to seek excitement by taking driving risks.
These thrill-seekers were prone to speeding or overtaking as they did not find the highways taxing enough."
The dicussion was along the lines of if roads are straight and clear that leads to boredom, so more obstacles, hazards etc e.g. a driver having to judge if he/she can pass through a gap, get out at the junction and so on.
Quick google:
http://news.google.co.uk/news/story?pz=1&cf=al...
To summarise: "31% of drivers were easily bored and therefore more likely to seek excitement by taking driving risks.
These thrill-seekers were prone to speeding or overtaking as they did not find the highways taxing enough."
The dicussion was along the lines of if roads are straight and clear that leads to boredom, so more obstacles, hazards etc e.g. a driver having to judge if he/she can pass through a gap, get out at the junction and so on.
Quick google:
http://news.google.co.uk/news/story?pz=1&cf=al...
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