Study Links Bumper Stickers to Aggressive Driving Behavior
A new study finds partisan bumper stickers can trigger aggressive driving when things go wrong—raising safety concerns amid growing polarization.
In Washington, D.C., commuters are often greeted by a plethora of bumper stickers adorning cars. Yet, a recent study suggests that these stickers, particularly those with political messages, could be making the roads more hazardous and shifting average drivers towards aggressive behavior.
Research Findings
The research, titled “How do drivers react to partisan bumper stickers? Understanding polarization in apolitical settings,” was published in the journal Frontiers in Political Science.
The findings indicate that the mere presence of a bumper sticker can influence driving reactions. In the experiment, participants viewed computer-generated dashcam footage featuring an orange vehicle.
Partisan bumper stickers can trigger aggressive driving when things go wrong.
Author's summary: Bumper stickers may cause aggressive driving.
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