Risk comparative judgments while driving a car among competitive road cyclists and non-cyclists

This study examines risk comparative judgments and risky behaviors while driving a car among competitive road cyclists ( n = 119) and among controls (i.e., drivers who have almost no cycling experience, n = 142). A questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey was conducted. Results showed that competi...

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Published in:Transportation research. Part F, Traffic psychology and behaviour Traffic psychology and behaviour, 2009-05, Vol.12 (3), p.256-263
Main Authors: Martha, C., Delhomme, P.
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Abilities to manage risks
Comparative optimism
Quality of reflexes
Risky driving
Road traffic accident
Vulnerability
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