A Study on the Relationship between Personality and Driving Styles

POÓ, FERNANDO; LEDESMA, RUBÉN DANIEL

TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION

TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC

Lugar: Londres; Año: 2013 vol. 14 p. 346 - 352

1538-9588

Objective: Research on driving behavior and personality traits is a key factor in the development of driver-oriented safety interventions. However, research is fragmented and a multidimensional perspective is lacking. The primary aim of this study is to assess the multiple relationships between driving styles and personality traits using the Alternative Five Factor Model. A secondary goal is to determine if these relationships vary by gender and age. Methods: Data were collected from a sample of 908 Argentine drivers. Driving styles were assessed using the Multidimensional Driving Style Inventory. Personality was assessed with the ZQPQ-50-CC questionnaire. Results: Different patterns of personality are associated with different driving styles. These relationships appear to be robust with respect to gender and age; however, in some cases these variables did influence the observed relationships. Conclusion: The results provide researchers with a more comprehensive understanding of the relationships between personality traits and driving styles. Practical prevention measures are discussed.