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Drivers who self-identify with their cars can be more aggressive
Posted Oct 17, 2011
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United Press International
New research out of Temple's Fox School of Business has found that those who view their car as an extension of themselves have stronger aggressive driving tendencies. The study, published this month, explores how personality, attitude and values contribute to aggressive driving behaviors. "It explains much of the phenomenon we knew existed," said lead author Ayalla Ruvio. "We know men tend to be more aggressive drivers and we know men tend to see their cars as an extension of themselves more than women."