This line of research in traffic psychology and road safety aims to investigate the factors that determine driver behaviour in risk situations, in order to develop effective control techniques for safer driving. Traffic situations, with special emphasis on young drivers when driving alone and accompanied.

A psychological, behavioural and neural profile of risky drivers is being developed and behavioural modification and learning techniques are being developed to increase their change towards more cautious driving. Studies are currently underway looking at risk-taking behaviour in drivers over the age of 65.