Trafficpsychology related research

Below you will find an overview of studies in the field of TRAFFIC, divided into overview articles and meta-analyses, fitness to drive and fitness to drive in impaired people and in advanced age

Overview articles and meta-analyses

Prediction of vehicular accident involvement: A meta-analysis

Arthur, W., Barret, G. V., & Alexander, R. A. (1991). Prediction of vehicular accident involvement: A meta-analysis. Human Performance, 4(2), 89-105.

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Suitable tests in the VTS: DRIVESTA, DRIVEPLS, DRIVESC2


 

The association between driving anger and driving outcomes: A meta-analysis of evidence from the past twenty years

Zhang, T., & Chan, A. H. (2016). The association between driving anger and driving outcomes: A meta-analysis of evidence from the past twenty years. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 90, 50-62.

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Suitable tests in the VTS: AVIS, VIP, IVPE-R


 

Fitness to drive in general

A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers

Deng, M., Wu, F., Gu, X., & Xu, L. (2021). A comparison of visual ability and its importance awareness between novice and experienced drivers. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 83,

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Used tests: PP-R


 

Driving and gaze behavior while texting when the smartphone is placed in a mount: A simulator study

Vlakveld, W., Doumen, M., & van der Kint, S. (2021). Driving and gaze behavior while texting when the smartphone is placed in a mount: A simulator study. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 76, 26–37.

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Used tests: DT


 

Assessing psychological fitness to drive for intoxicated drivers: Relationships of cognitive abilities, fluid intelligence, and personality traits

Nechtelberger, M., Vlasak, T., Senft, B., Nechtelberger, A., & Barth, A. (2020). Assessing psychological fitness to drive for intoxicated drivers: Relationships of cognitive abilities, fluid intelligence, and personality traits. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1002. 

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Used tests: 2HAND, COG, DT, RT, SPM, IVPE, TAVT, VISGED


 

Driving performance and neurocognitive skills of long‐term users of sedating antidepressants

van der Sluiszen, N. N. J. J. M., Vermeeren, A., van Dijken, J. H., J.A.E. van de Loo, A., Veldstra, J. L., de Waard, D., C. Verster, J., A. Brookhuis, K., & Ramaekers, J. G. (2020). Driving performance and neurocognitive skills of long‐term users of sedating antidepressants. Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, November 2019. 

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Used tests: ATAVT, DT, RT, WRBTV

 


 

Juvenile moped drivers and traffic maturity

Schützhofer, B., & Banse, R. (2019). Jugendliche Mopedlenker/innen und Verkehrsreife. Zeitschrift für Verkehrssicherheit, 3, 163–171.

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Used tests: DT, GECO, KEKS, WG


 

Cognitive and personality determinants of safe driving performance in professional drivers.

Vetter, M., Schünemann, A. L., Brieber, D., Debelak, R., Gatscha, M., Grünsteidel, F., Herle, M., Mandler, G., & Ortner, T. M. (2018). Cognitive and personality determinants of safe driving performance in professional drivers. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 52, 191–201.

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Used tests: SAROAD, AMT, ATAVT, COG, DT, INT, IVPE, RT


 

Best-Practice-Modell einer Testentwicklung am Beispiel des IVPE-R

Schünemann, L., Mandler, G., Grünsteidel, F., Herle, M., & Vetter, M. (2017). Best-Practice-Modell einer Testentwicklung am Beispiel des IVPE-R. Zeitschrift für Verkehrssicherheit, 63(2), 104–105. 

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Suitable tests in the VTS: IVPE-R


 

Reduktion von Testwiederholungseffekten durch adaptives Testen - Experimentelle Überprüfung der Retest-Effekte anhand des Faktors Wahrnehmungsgeschwindigkeit
[Reduction of test repetition effects through adaptive testing - Experimental verification of the retest effects using the factor of perception speed]

Sommer, M., Arendasy, M. E., Schützhofer, B., & Knessl, G. (2017). Reduktion von Testwiederholungseffekten durch adaptives Testen - Experimentelle Überprüfung der Retest-Effekte anhand des Faktors Wahrnehmungsgeschwindigkeit. Zeitschrift für Verkehrssicherheit, 63(2), 102–103.

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Used tests: ATAVT, TAVTMB


 

The link between personality, aggressive driving, and risky driving outcomes – Testing a theoretical model

Chraif, M., Aniţei, M., Burtăverde, V., & Mihăilă, T. (2016). The link between personality, aggressive driving, and risky driving outcomes – Testing a theoretical model. Journal of Risk Research, 19(6), 780–797.

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Used tests: AVIS


 

Predicting safe driving behaviour in professional drivers: a theory-based validation of cognitive and personality tests

Vetter, M., Schünemann, L., Debelak, R., Gatscha, M., Herle, M., Mandler, G., & Ortner, T. (2015). Vorhersage von sicherheitsrelevantem Fahrverhalten bei Berufskraftfahrern: Eine theoriegeleitete Validierung von Leistungs- und Persönlichkeitstests. Zeitschrift für Verkehrssicherheit, 61(4), 222–234.

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Used tests: SAROAD, AMT, ATAVT, COG, DT, IVPE, RT, SAROAD


 

Was können Persönlichkeitsverfahren für die Beurteilung der Fahreignung leisten?
[What can personality tests achieve to assess fitness to drive?]

Herle, M. (2014). Was können Persönlichkeitsverfahren für die Beurteilung der Fahreignung leisten? 10. Gemeinsames Symposium Der DGVM und DGVP, 42–44.

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Used tests: AVIS, FRF, IVPE, VIP, VPT2, WRBTV


 

Exposure to media with prosocial content reduces the propensity for reckless and risky driving

Greitemeyer, T. (2012). Exposure to media with prosocial content reduces the propensity for reckless and risky driving. Journal of Risk Research, 16(5), 1–12.

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Used tests: VIP


 

Personality measurement in traffic psychological assessment. Fit to Drive

Herle, M. (2009). Personality measurement in traffic psychological assessment. Fit to Drive. 4th International Traffic Expert Congress, 56–61.

Used tests: IVPE


 

Cognitive and personality determinants of fitness to drive

Sommer, M., Herle, M., Häusler, J., Risser, R., Schützhofer, B., & Chaloupka, C. (2008). Cognitive and personality determinants of fitness to drive. Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 11(5), 362–375.

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Used tests: AMT, COG, DT, IVPE, RT, TAVTMB, WRBTV


 

Using non-linear methods to investigate the criterion validity of traffic-psychological test batteries

Risser, R., Chaloupka, C., Grundler, W., Sommer, M., Häusler, J., & Kaufmann, C. (2008). Using non-linear methods to investigate the criterion validity of traffic-psychological test batteries. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 40(1), 149–157.

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Used tests: AMT, COG, DT, PP, RT, TAVTMB


 

The Vienna Risk-Taking Test - Traffic: A new measure of road traffic risk-taking

Hergovich, A., Arendasy, M. E., Sommer, M., & Bognar, B. (2007). The Vienna Risk-Taking Test - Traffic: A new measure of road traffic risk-taking. Journal of Individual Differences, 28(4), 198–204.

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Used tests: WRBTV


 

Possibility to differentiate between accident-free drivers and drivers with multiple accidents using non-linear statistical methods

Sommer, M., Arendasy, M., Schuhfried, G., & Litzenberger, M. (2005). Diagnostische Unterscheidbarkeit unfallfreier und mehrfach unfallbelasteter Kraftfahrer mit Hilfe nicht-linearer Auswertemethoden. Zeitschrift für Verkehrssicherheit, 51(2), 82–86.

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Used tests: AMT, DT, IVPE, SIGNAL, TAVTMB, WRBTV


 

Non-linear methods for the identification of drivers at risk to cause accidents

Sommer, M., Häusler, J., & Schuhfried, G. (2005). Non-linear methods for the identification of drivers at risk to cause accidents. In L. Dorn (Ed.), Driver Behaviour and Training (Vol. 2, pp. 425–436). Routledge.

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Used tests: AMT, DT, IVPE, SIGNAL, TAVTMB, WRBTV


 

Evaluation of car driving abilities

Neuwirth, W., & Schuster, B. (2001). Evaluation of car driving abilities. Europa Medicophysica, 37(4), 209–213.

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Used tests: 2HAND, COG, DT, LVT, RT, SPM, TAVTMB


 

Die Bedeutung der peripheren Wahrnehmung in der verkehrspsychologischen Untersuchung
[The importance of peripheral perception in traffic psychological studies]

Karner, T., & Neuwirth, W. (2001). Die Bedeutung der peripheren Wahrnehmung in der verkehrspsychologischen Untersuchung. Psychologie in Österreich, 21(3), 183–186.

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Used tests: PP


 

A clinical trial on the acute effects of methadone and buprenorphine on actual driving and cognitive function of healthy volunteers

Strand, M. C., Vindenes, V., Gjerde, H., Mørland, J. G., & Ramaekers, J. G. (2019). A clinical trial on the acute effects of methadone and buprenorphine on actual driving and cognitive function of healthy volunteers. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 85(2), 442–453. https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.13818

Used tests: DT


 

The racing-game effect: Why do video racing games increase risk-taking inclinations?

Fischer, P., Greitemeyer, T., Morton, T., Kastenmüller, A., Postmes, T., Frey, D., Kubitzki, J., & Odenwälder, J. (2009). The racing-game effect: Why do video racing games increase risk-taking inclinations? Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 35(10), 1395–1409. https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167209339628

Used tests: WRBTV


 

Construct and criterion validity of an objective measure of respondents’ subjectivity accepted level of risk in road traffic

Hergovich, A., Arendasy, M. E., Sommer, M., & Bognar, B. (2010). Construct and criterion validity of an objective measure of respondents’ subjectivity accepted level of risk in road traffic. In S. E. Paterson & L. K. Allan (Eds.), Road Traffic: Safety, Modeling, and Impacts (Vol. 24, Issue 4, pp. 1013–1018). Nova Science Publishers.

Used tests: AMT; COG; DT; IVPE; RT; TAVTMB; WRBTV


 

Modeling effects of faking on an objective personality test

Arendasy, M., Sommer, M., Herle, M., Schützhofer, B., & Inwanschitz, D. (2011). Modeling effects of faking on an objective personality test. Journal of Individual Differences, 32(4), 210–218. https://doi.org/10.1027/1614-0001/a000053

Used tests: WRBTV


 

Influences of fertility status on risky driving behaviour

Biassoni, F., Iannello, P., Antonietti, A., & Ciceri, M. R. (2016). Influences of fertility status on risky driving behaviour. Applied Cognitive Psychology, 30(6), 946–952. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3283

Used tests: WRBTV


 

How well do the traffic psychological assessment systems predict on‐road driving behaviour?

Kaça, G., İzmitligil, T., Koyuncu, M., & Amado, S. (2021). How well do the traffic psychological assessment systems predict on‐road driving behaviour? Applied Cognitive Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1002/acp.3867

Used tests: TAVTMB; SPM; DT; SIGNAL; COG; LVT; ZBA; PP


 

Driving suitability in impaired people and in advanced age

Assessing fitness to drive in patients with different types of dementia

Piersma, D., Fuermaier, A. B. M., De Waard, Di., Davidse, R. J., De Groot, J., Doumen, M. J. A., Bredewoud, R. A., Claesen, R., Lemstra, A. W., Scheltens, P., Vermeeren, A., Ponds, R., Verhey, F., De Deyn, P. P., Brouwer, W. H., & Tucha, O. (2018). Assessing fitness to drive in patients with different types of dementia. Alzheimer Disease and Associated Disorders, 32(1), 70–75.

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Used tests: RT


 

Assessing fitness to drive - A validation study on patients with mild cognitive impairment

Fuermaier, A. B. M., Piersma, D., Waard, D. D., Davidse, R. J., Groot, J. D., Doumen, M. J. A., Bredewoud, R. A., Claesen, R., Lemstra, A. W., Scheltens, P., Vermeeren, A., Ponds, R., Verhey, F., Brouwer, W. H., & Tucha, O. (2017). Assessing fitness to drive - A validation study on patients with mild cognitive impairment. Traffic Injury Prevention, 18(2), 145–149.

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Used tests: RT


 

Prediction of fitness to drive in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia

Piersma, D., Fuermaier, A. B. M., de Waard, D., Davidse, R. J., de Groot, J., Doumen, M. J. A., Bredewoud, R. A., Claesen, R., Lemstra, A. W., Vermeeren, A., Ponds, R., Verhey, F., Brouwer, W. H., & Tucha, O. (2016). Prediction of fitness to drive in patients with Alzheimer’s dementia. PLoS ONE, 11(2), 1–29.

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Used tests: ATAVT, RT


 

Cognitive and personality determinants of post-injury driving fitness

Sommer, M., Heidinger, C., Arendasy, M., Schauer, S., Schmitz-Gielsdorf, J., & Häusler, J. (2010). Cognitive and personality determinants of post-injury driving fitness. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 25(2), 99–117.

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Used tests: AMT, COG, DT, IVPE, PP, RT, TAVTMB, WRBTV


 

Driving capacitiy of patients treated with methadone and slow-release oral morphine

Giacomuzzi, S. M., Ertl, M., Vigl, A., Riemer, Y., Günther, V., Kopp, M., Pilsz, W., & Haaser, W. (2005). Driving capacitiy of patients treated with methadone and slow-release oral morphine. Addiction, 100(7), 1026.

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Used tests: COG, DT, LVT, RT, TAVTMB


 

Driving ability under long-term treatment with transdermal fentanyl

Sabatowski, R., Schwalen, S., Rettig, K., Herberg, K. W., Kasper, S. M., & Radbruch, L. (2003). Driving ability under long-term treatment with transdermal fentanyl. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 25(1), 38–47.

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Used tests: 2HAND, COG, DT, TAVT, VIGIL


 

Cognitive reserve and driving-related cognitive abilities in a sample of oldest old drivers undergoing assessment of fitness to drive

Balzarotti, S., Biassoni, F., Confalonieri, F., Meinero, C. A., & Ciceri, M. R. (2021). Cognitive reserve and driving-related cognitive abilities in a sample of oldest old drivers undergoing assessment of fitness to drive. Journal of Applied Gerontology. https://doi.org/10.1177/0733464821994703

Used tests: RT; DT; COG; ATAVT


 

Driving ability in patients with severe chronic low back or osteoarthritis knee pain on stable treatment with tapentadol prolonged release

Sabatowski, R., Scharnagel, R., Gyllensvärd, A., & Steigerwald, I. (2014). Driving ability in patients with severe chronic low back or osteoarthritis knee pain on stable treatment with tapentadol prolonged release: A multicenter, open-label, phase 3b trial. Pain and Therapy, 3(1), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-014-0025-3

Used tests: 2HAND; AMT; LVT; PP; WRBTV; RT; DT; COG; ATAVT


 

Cognitive efficiency and fitness-to-drive along the lifespan: The mediation effect of visuospatial transformations

Tinella, L., Lopez, A., Caffò, A. O., Nardulli, F., Grattagliano, I., & Bosco, A. (2021). Cognitive efficiency and fitness-to-drive along the lifespan: The mediation effect of visuospatial transformations. Brain Sciences, 11(8), 1028. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11081028

Used tests: RT; DT; ATAVT; DRIVESC


 

Spatial mental transformation skills discriminate fitness to drive in young and old adults

Tinella, L., Lopez, A., Caffò, A. O., Grattagliano, I., & Bosco, A. (2020). Spatial mental transformation skills discriminate fitness to drive in young and old adults. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 604762. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.604762

Used tests: RT; DT; ATAVT; DRIVESC