Driving Safety

Driven to Distraction: Driving and cell phones don’t mix.

The Fast and The Furious: Psychologists figure out who gets road rage and find ways to calm them down.

Fire Trucks Are Supposed To Be Red, Right? Not If You Want To Reduce Accidents: Red may be the traditional color of fire engines, but human factors and ergonomics research finds that lime-yellow fire vehicles are less likely to be involved in accidents.

Third Brake Light Is No Third Wheel: Next time you're almost rear-ended or almost rear-end someone yourself, don't forget to thank psychology for saving your bumper!

You're Getting Very Sleepy: More sleep would make most Americans happier, healthier and safer.