The latest analysis by DriveCam looked at aggressive driving in the trucking industry. The findings show aggressive drivers on the road are nearly 3 times more likely to be in one or more collisions than those who drive while drowsy.
When compared to drivers who have not had a collision, drivers involved in one or more collisions are:
- 6.50 times more likely to exhibit aggressive driving*
- 2.23 times more likely to be drowsy
- 2.05 times more likely to demonstrate judgment error**
The study analyzed over 9,000 active drivers in the trucking industry between July 2009 and December 2010.
*Aggressive driving behaviors include, but are not limited to, speeding, tailgating, unsafe passing and excessive acceleration.
**Judgment error is a poor or foolish driving decision that causes significant wear and tear on the vehicle or exposes the driver to substantial increased risk.
Source: DriveCam
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