DPP – R2 (Driving Personality Profile – 2nd Revision)

Description

For some, driving is just a way to get from A to B. For others, it’s an anxiety-inducing, nerve-wracking method of transportation. And for certain individuals, it’s an unauthorized sporting event. Whatever our perspective is when we get behind the wheel, there’s a certain part of ourselves we may never have given any thought to that kicks in – our “driving personality”. We all know at least one person who’s as sweet as sugar off the road, but who turns into a demon once the proverbial pedal is put to the metal. For some reason, getting into that driver’s seat can bring out the worst in so many of us.

In our motor-revving, chrome-loving society, we spend an average of at least 50 minutes per day in our cars. Unfortunately, this has translated to approximately 6,335,000 crashes in the United States each year. Although we’re well-aware of role alcohol plays in fatal crashes, the latest buzzword and increasingly dangerous factor has become road rage. Of the 60 percent of drivers who consider others to be unsafe motorists, half admitted that they themselves get aggressive on occasion.

When you consider these facts and figures on a more personal level, the importance of understanding our own driving tendencies becomes clear: how often do we fly off the handle when someone cuts us off or commits some other infraction? How often do we take risks that could cost us or someone else their life? How often do we give others the right-of-way? Understanding our own tendencies behind the wheel can help us avoid getting into dangerous situations, and hopefully, encourage a much more pleasant and safe driving atmosphere.

The goal of the Driving Personality Test is to assess the test-taker’s attitude and behavior behind the wheel. It will evaluate whether he or she is a conscientious and courteous driver, how often he/she loses his/her temper or responds aggressively behind the wheel, and whether this person possesses basic knowledge of road rules and conditions.

Purpose: DPP – R2 assesses whether an individual’s attitude and behaviour behind the wheel could be problematic..

Vitals
No. of questions: 68
Question type: Situational, self-report
Estimated completion time: 20 minutes
Shorter versions of assessment: N/A
Recommended age level: 18+
Qualification Level: Class A
Compliance: APA standards; EEOC standards (gender, age, disability)
Validation Information:
● Sample Size: 19,153
● Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.88

Features
Benchmarks: Available (general population, 12 industries, and 7 driving-related factors)
Interview Questions: Available
Group Comparisons: Available

Report Includes:
● Summary
● Introduction
● Graphs
● Detailed narrative interpretation
● Strengths and Limitations
● Advice
● Impression Management

Factors and Scales:
Overall Score plus 4 scales:
● Road Rage: Tendency to behave aggressively or lose one’s temper while driving.
● General Driving Knowledge: Basic knowledge of road rules and how to deal with certain
driving conditions.
● Courtesy: Knowledge and practice of driving “manners”.
● Conscientiousness: Overall attitude towards road safety