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Perception and psychology may explain why drivers speed when volume is low

Posted on June 28, 2021

By Michael Brenneis  Changed travel behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced congestion and vehicle miles traveled (VMT), even while traffic deaths continue to rise. Evidence shows that open roads, speeding, and other dangerous driving behaviors …

Posted in Environment, Featured, News, Outcomes, SafetyTagged accidents, safety, speed, traffic, VMT

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