Risky Driving and the Brain
LONGVIEW, Texas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists several kinds of risky driving activities that lead to accidents each year. Drunk driving, distracted driving, speeding, and drowsy driving contribute to thousands of accidents and leave thousands injured as a result. Distracted driving is increasingly reaching epidemic levels, with states across the country passing laws to prevent drivers from picking up their phones while driving. Why do people engage in these risky behaviors? According to Scientific American, it may have a large part to do with how brains perceive risk and danger. Read more