The Psychology of Traffic

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-00151-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Reihe: Routledge Studies in Transport Analysis

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between human behaviour and transportation systems. It examines how individual psychology intersects with mobility patterns, revealing the complex factors that drive our daily travel decisions and interactions on the road.

The authors explore key topics like the multidimensional nature of quality of life in relation to transportation, the psychological impact of driving fear and active transport benefits, the symbolic meaning of vehicles, and the influence of both formal regulations and informal social rules. It examines communication patterns among road users, decision-making processes, and how policy interventions and infrastructure design can psychologically influence behaviour toward more sustainable and safer mobility choices.

The Psychology of Traffic is primarily aimed at academic scholars and advanced students in transport studies and applied psychology. It can be useful for policy makers and practitioners seeking to understand and influence road user behavior to create more sustainable, safe, and socially beneficial transportation systems that enhance overall quality of life.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Sucha, Matus

Risser, Ralf

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Fahrzeugtechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Bauingenieurwesen Verkehrsingenieurwesen, Verkehrsplanung
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Angewandte Psychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Transport- und Verkehrswirtschaft

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Lists of figures. List of tables 1. Traffic Psychology in Everyday Life- Ralf Risser, Matúš Šucha 2. Aim and Scope of Traffic Psychology- Matúš Šucha, Ralf Risser 3. Traffic Psychology in the World- Mikuláš Toman 4. Human Factors in Traffic- Ralf Risser 5. Key Psychological Theories and Methods- Darina Havlícková 6. Risk-Taking in Traffic- Ralf Risser 7. Novice Drivers and Risk- Kristýna Josrová 8. Elderly Drivers- Eva Adamovska 9. Assessment of Fitness to Drive- Dana Cernochová, Vlasta Rehnová 10. Communication in Traffic- Ralf Risser, Petr Zámecník 11. Traffic system. Culture and Norms- Anton Pashkevich, Petr Zámecník, Václav Linkov 12. Road users and vulnerable road users- Lucie Hartmannová 13. Public Health Issues- Matúš Šucha, Ralf Risser 14. Traffic mode choice- Elisabeta Drimlová 15. Sustainability and Sustainable Transport Modes- Matúš Šucha, Ralf Risser 16. Systemic Approach and Vision Zero- Petr Zámecník 17. Transport Infrastructure- Jirí Ambros, Katerina Bucsuházy, Ralf Risser 18. Traffic Infrastructure Safety Measures Based on Psychological Principles- Kristýna Josrová 19. Driver Rehabilitation Programmes- Petr Zámecník, Darina Havlícková 20. Post-accident Psychological Care- Martin Korán 21. Autonomous Mobility and Psychology Issues- Vít Gabrhel, Jakub Štefec 22. Prospects for Traffic Psychology in the Decades to Come- Petr Zámecník, Darina Havlícková. Index.

Über Autor(innen)

Ralf Risser: Psychologist & sociologist (University of Vienna). Owned a private research institute FACTUM OG 1988 - 2019. Part-time work at Institute of Technology & Society, TU Lund, Sweden 1988 - 2013, 2006 - 2013 adjunct professor. 2011 - 2017 President of International Cooperation on Theories & Concepts in Traffic safety (ICTCT). Key researcher in projects such as EU-funded CONSOL, investigating case of the elderly in connection with traffic safety & mobility. Currently Visiting Professor at the Palacky University of Olomouc, CZ, Dept. Psychology. Elderly road users, vulnerable road users & qualitative methods are in the focus of his research.

Matúš Šucha (26 April 1980, Bratislava) is a Czech traffic psychologist and a professor of psychology at Palacký University in Olomouc, Czechia. His main area of professional interest is traffic psychology, with a specific focus on mobility and traffic safety. He is a former vice-president of  International Cooperation on Theories & Concepts in Traffic safety (ICTCT).