Psychometrics is the science of measuring human qualities such as traits, abilities and skills using established psychological principles. Psychometric assessments are widely used to assist decision making in selection and training. The Driver Risk Index™ uses psychometric principles to assess the thoughts, feelings and behaviours underlying driver risk. Drivers’ scores are referenced against benchmarks from [...]
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The Causes of Road Risk It is well established that driver behaviour is the principal cause of crashes. Cranfield University research shows that the highest risk behaviours include aggression, thrill seeking, low hazard monitoring, ineffective coping strategies and susceptibility to fatigue. Identify Driving Risk The first step to reducing the risks associated with driving for [...]
Continue Reading → Drivers of company vehicles are more likely to be involved in crashes than private motorists, even when mileage has been taken into account, with as many as one in three road deaths involving someone driving while at work. This group includes not just those who drive for a living – bus, coach and goods vehicle [...]
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The Cranfield University Bus Driver Studies In 2002, Cranfield University began a major research programme funded by Arriva Bus UK under the Knowledge Transfer Programme. The research aimed to identify the factors that increased bus crash risk and then put in place a raft of measures aimed at reducing that risk. The impetus for the work [...]
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