APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
How Personality Shapes Unsafe Car Driving: The Mediating Role of Caution and Perspective-Taking
- Ivars Austers
University of Latvia - Inese Muzikante
Riga Technical University - Elīna Poļanska
University of Latvia - Martins Priedols
University of Latvia - Klavs Evelis
University of Latvia - Ronalds Cinks
Riga Technical University - Ronalds Cinks
University of Latvia - Girts Dimdins
University of Latvia
Abstract
We examined how Big Five and Dark Triad traits relate to risky driving in 352 drivers. Social-cognitive mediators Caution and Perspective-Taking were tested in relation to violations, errors, and lapses. Caution mediated several Big Five effects, while Dark Triad traits showed only direct links, indicating distinct pathways to unsafe driving.
