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Amanda Stephens, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University Accident Research Centre, Monash University

Going on a road trip this summer? 4 reasons why you might end up speeding, according to psychology

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Your bags are packed. You’ve sorted entertainment and snacks for your passengers and have squeezed all your holiday luggage in the car. You’re now ready to head off for your road trip – one hour after you meant to leave. There will be more traffic now, but maybe, if you put your foot down you can make up some time.

It might be tempting to speed. People do so for a number of reasons, not just because they’re running late.

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