LibGuides: Research Topic Starters: Aggressive/Distracted Driving

Library Databases for Aggressive/Distracted Driving

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Aggressive Driving - According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive driving is when "an individual commits a combination of moving traffic offenses to endanger other persons or property.”	Distracted Driving - Distracted driving describes any situation in which the driver of a motor vehicle engages in another activity that divides his or her attention.
Road Rage - violent anger caused by the stress and frustration involved in driving a motor vehicle in difficult conditions.

Distracted Driving by Richard C. Hilbert
ISBN: 9781612092782
Publication Date: 2011-04-01
The increasing use of cellular phones has served as a catalyst for growing interest in driver distraction in recent years. While the use of cellular phones poses a significant and increasing risk to roadway safety, studies show that it represents a relatively small proportion of a bigger distraction program. This book examines current knowledge on driver distraction to help state and local governments formulate effective policies, regulations and laws relating to this challenging issue.
Road Rage by Maria L. Garase
ISBN: 9781593322182
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Garase examines aggressive driving and road rage among college students. Her approach is based in Agnew's General Strain Theory (GST) (1992). She uses GST theory to include the three sources of strain, situational and trait anger, and coping mechanisms (peer relationships and self-control). Strain has a direct, positive, significant relationship with road rage, and also an indirect effect through the coping mechanism of peer behavior. Garase concludes that strain as well as trait anger play significant roles in determining who is likely to participate in acts of aggressive driving and road rage.

Distracted Driving from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Distracted Driving from the Centers for Disease Control

Aggressive Driving from the American Automobile Association

Research on Road Rage from the American Psychological Association

Facts + Statistics: Aggressive Driving - from the Insurance Information Institute

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