Table 3 Degree of agreement with statements indicating risky behavior, in relation to the frequency of speeding

Sometimes I drive even though I did not get enough sleep

4.22 (1.83)

4.72 (1.67)

3.73 (1.85)

.004

I use my cellular phone to make personal calls while driving

3.27 (1.96)

3.63 (2.08)

2.91 (2.91)

.055

I use my cellular phone to make work-related calls while driving

3.11 (1.90)

3.43 (1.93)

2.80 (1.51)

.086

Sometimes I am less focused on driving due to personal problems

3.27 (1.88)

3.39 (1.98)

3.15 (1.79)

.503

Sometimes I drive even though I know that the air pressure in my tires is low

2.96 (1.80)

3.24 (2.04)

2.69 (1.52)

.113

Sometimes I drive over the speed limit to reach my destination on time

4.53 (1.86)

5.32 (1.64)

3.77 (1.76)

0.000

Sometimes, when traffic is congested, I drive on the shoulder to reach my destination on time

1.40 (1.02)

1.33 (0.99)

1.47 (1.05)

.478

Sometimes I drive backwards (in reverse) while listening to loud music

2.02 (1.49)

2.24 (1.66)

1.82 (1.23)

.140

Sometimes I accelerate before a traffic light in order to pass it while it is green, and then I almost hit the car in front of me

2.11 (1.44)

2.35 (1.66)

1.87 (1.14)

.082