Psychological and personal history data related to accident records of commercial truck drivers

Abstract

The records of accidents classified as preventable and non-preventable of 104 commercial truck drivers were compared in terms of test data from some of the better-known paper and pencil tests of intelligence, mechanical comprehension, personality and vocational interest. Personal history data included age, education, marital status, blood pressure, etc. From this study, it is concluded that: "Psychological traits, as well as sensory capacities, are important in analyzing the accident liability for non-preventable accidents." (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)