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Car driver attitudes, perceptions of social norms and aggressive driving behaviour towards cyclists.

Fruhen, Laura S.; Flin, Rhona

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Laura S. Fruhen



Abstract

The interaction of car drivers and cyclists is one of the main causes of cycle incidents. The role of attitudes and social norms in shaping car drivers' aggressive behaviour towards cyclists, is not well understood and merits investigation. A sample of 276 drivers completed an online questionnaire concerning their attitudes towards cyclists, attitudes towards risky driving, perception of social norms concerning aggressive driving towards cyclists, and the frequency with which they engage in such aggressive driving behaviours. The results showed that attitudes towards cyclists, as well as social norm perceptions concerning aggressive driving towards cyclists, were associated with aggressive driving towards cyclists. Negative attitudes towards cyclists were more pronounced in non-cyclists than cyclists and their association with aggressive driving behaviour was stronger in cyclists than non-cyclists. The perception of social norms concerning aggressive driving towards cyclists had a stronger association with aggressive driving in non-cyclists than cyclists. Attitudes towards risk taking did not affect aggressive driving towards cyclists. These findings can inform campaigns that aim to improve cyclist and car driver interaction on the roads, making them safer to use for cyclists.

Citation

FRUHEN, L.S. and FLIN, R. 2015. Car driver attitudes, perceptions of social norms and aggressive driving behaviour towards cyclists. Accident analysis and prevention [online], 83, pages 162-170. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2015.07.003

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 6, 2015
Online Publication Date Aug 10, 2015
Publication Date Oct 31, 2015
Deposit Date Feb 19, 2021
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Accident Analysis and Prevention
Print ISSN 0001-4575
Electronic ISSN 1879-2057
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 83
Pages 162-170
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2015.07.003
Keywords Cyclists; Car drivers; Aggressive driving; Attitudes; Social norms
Public URL https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/1128014

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