@article{ref1,
title="Openness to experience is associated with better on-road driving performance in older adults",
journal="Transportation research part F: traffic psychology and behaviour",
year="2024",
author="Austerschmidt, Kim L. and Schlueter, Daniel A. and Koenig, Jessica and Flieger, Maximilian and Bergerhausen, Julia and Hennig-Fast, Kristina and Beblo, Thomas and Driessen, Martin and Toepper, Max",
volume="105",
number="",
pages="427-436",
abstract="Background Particularly in older age, personality has been an underrepresented predictor of driving safety. However, when changes in driving-related abilities are inevitable, on-road performance declines and personality traits may play an important role because the need for self-assessment and self-management is rising.  Methods In a prospective on-road study with data from N = 81 older drivers, we therefore examined whether and to what extent the Big Five dimensions predict on-road driving performance. Statistical analyses included a multiple regression of on-road driving performance onto the Big Five dimensions. Moreover, we explored the relation of the Big Five dimensions with specific driving dimensions and different driving-relevant variables.  Results Among all Big Five dimensions, only openness to experience significantly predicted on-road performance in older drivers. Moreover, it showed positive correlations with most driving dimensions and several driving-relevant variables. Both openness to experience and extraversion were associated with greater driving practice.  Discussion Among different personality factors, our results highlight the relevance of openness to experience for on-road driving behavior in older adults. Although personality alone does not appear to adequately predict on-road performance, the examination of specific personality traits may help to identify at-risk drivers and aid in prevention and intervention.<p />",
language="en",
issn="1369-8478",
doi="10.1016/j.trf.2024.07.017",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trf.2024.07.017"
}