Study links larger vehicles to riskier driving behaviors due to illusory sense of control.

A study suggests larger vehicles, like SUVs and utes, lead to riskier driving behaviors due to an "illusory sense of control." Drivers of big cars may feel more secure and thus adopt riskier habits, potentially causing aggressive actions towards smaller vehicle drivers. Despite the safety benefits of larger vehicles in case of accidents, the sense of security might encourage risky driving behavior and hostility towards other drivers.

August 03, 2024
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