Problem
Reckless driving
Experimental visualization of narrower problems
Other Names:
Dangerous driving practicesCallous drivers
Nature:
In United States law, reckless driving is a major moving violation related to aggressive driving that generally consists of driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. It is usually a more serious offense than careless driving, improper driving, or driving without due care and attention, and is often punishable by fines, imprisonment, or the suspension or revocation of one's driver's license. In Commonwealth countries, the offense of dangerous driving applies.
Reckless driving has been studied by psychologists who found that reckless drivers score high in risk-taking personality traits. However, no one cause can be assigned to the mental state.
Depending on the jurisdiction, reckless driving may be defined by a particular subjective mental state that is evident from the circumstances, or by particular driver actions regardless of mental state, or both.
Incidence:
According to a 1996 survey, roughly three-quarters of the UK population perceive themselves to have been the victims of abuse from other drivers.
Broader Problems:
DangerTravel risksRecklessnessUnsafe transportUnhealthy behaviour Narrower Problems:
Road rageOverloaded vehiclesDriving delinquencyDangerous car parkingMotor vehicle driver fatigueSpeeding Reckless all-terrain vehicle driversReckless driving by elderly motoristsContinued operation of unsafe motor vehicles Related Problems:
Drunk drivingDrive-by shootings Aggravates:
InjuriesHazardous vehiclesTransport accidentsRoad traffic violationsInadequate motorcycle control References:
Bender's Editorial Staff and Campbell, Farragher J: Defense of Speeding, Reckless Driving and Vehicular HomicideTugwell, Simon: Ways of Imperfection Subject(s):
Societal Problems → HazardsTransportation, Telecommunications → Drivers
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST