Table 2 Two-factor solution with descriptive data and loadings

Cronach Alpha

0.834

0.760

% of Variance

28.359

15.397

Cumulative %

28.359

43.756

DBQ22. Misread the signs and exit from a roundabout on the wrong road

0.743

DBQ14. Miss “Give Way” signs and narrowly avoid colliding with traffic having right of way

0.645

DBQ4. Get into the wrong lane approaching a roundabout or a junction

0.638

DBQ12. Switch on one thing, such as the headlights, when you meant to switch on something else, such as the wipers

0.622

DBQ13. On turning left nearly hit a cyclist who has come up on your inside

0.598

DBQ15. Attempt to drive away from the traffic lights in third gear

0.512

DBQ16. Attempt to overtake someone that you had not noticed to be signalling a right turn

0.510

DBQ19. Forget where you left your car in a car park

0.501

DBQ27. Underestimate the speed of an oncoming vehicle when overtaking

0.497

DBQ1. Hit something when reversing that you had not previously seen

0.489

DBQ9. Brake too quickly on a slippery road or steer the wrong way in a skid

0.485

DBQ26. Realise that you have no clear recollection of the road along which you have just been travelling

0.470

DBQ2. Intending to drive to destination A, you “wake up” to find yourself on the road to destination B

0.464

DBQ28. Disregard the speed limit on a motorway

0.655

DBQ21. Race away from traffic lights with the intention of beating the driver next to you

0.583

DBQ11. Disregard the speed limit on a residential road

0.575

DBQ18. Stay in a motorway lane that you know will be closed ahead until the last minute before forcing your way into the other lane

0.565

DBQ24. Cross a junction knowing that the traffic lights have already turned against you

0.537

DBQ20. Overtake a slow driver on the inside

0.531

DBQ7. Sound your horn to indicate your annoyance to another road user

0.529

DBQ23. Drive so close to the car in front that it would be difficult to stop in an emergency

0.506

DBQ25. Become angered by a certain type of a driver and indicate your hostility by whatever means you can

0.476