Citation

Konecni V, Ebbeson EB, Konecni DK. J. Appl. Psychol. 1976; 61(3): 359-367.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1976, American Psychological Association)

DOI

10.1037/0021-9010.61.3.359

PMID

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Abstract

Examined the relationship between the drivers' distance from an intersection (0-100 yds) when the light changed from green to yellow and the probability that the drivers would proceed through the intersection. 100 men and 44 women comprised the experiment sample; 77 men and 29 women formed a control group. The function relating the 2 variables approximated a normal ogive, but there was additional evidence that drivers took both distance and speed into account in deciding whether to proceed or stop. Among the drivers who were at intermediate distances (40-60 yds) when the light changed, younger males (estimated to be under 30) were more likely both to proceed and to violate the red light than were other drivers. The latter finding could be attributed to the younger males' faster driving and the related tendency to ignore the consequences of the decision conflict induced by the yellow light.

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