Manifestation of traffic behavior in relation to driving experience

Aggression in traffic is a widely researched topic with numerous factors identified as contributors to aggressive behavior. The purpose of the research is to highlight the manifestation of risk-taking, aggressiveness and the need for thrills in relation to the drivers’ driving experience. The experimental sample consisted of 149 male and female drivers aged 18-60. The results indicate that the predisposition to risk is more pronounced among drivers with longer driving experience (5-10 years; 10-15 years). The manifestation of physical aggression and the use of the vehicle to express aggression at an average level, is characteristic for the groups of drivers with longer driving experience (5-15 years) than for the novice group, up to 5 years. Beginner car drivers adopt a high level of manifestation of the constructive expression of aggression, adopting cognitive and behavioral strategies to avoid conflict situations in traffic.