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Understanding Factors Affecting Driver Risk Perception

PERCEPTION AND RISK MANAGEMENT: Factors that Affect Driver RiskPerception

Factors Influencing Driver Risk Perception

Several factors influence how drivers perceive and respond to risks on the road. Understanding these can help in improving driving safety.

The following are the factors that affect driver-risk perception:

  • Driver age
  • Driver experience
  • Driving environment
  • Mental factors
  • Physical factors
  • Role of self-control
  • Need for peer approval
  • Perception of other drivers
  • Impairment

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