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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Gandharv Walia

Psychology says people who like to take their vehicle over stagnant water accumulated over road after rain at high speed aren't simply trying to reach their destination quickly

Psychology says people who like to take their vehicle over stagnant water accumulated over road after rain at high speed aren't always making random decisions. Psychology suggests that such actions can be influenced by the brain's search for excitement, curiosity, and immediate rewards. Some people enjoy the splash, while others feel a short burst of satisfaction after driving through water quickly. Experts also say this behavior can reduce attention to possible dangers hidden beneath the water. Understanding the reasons behind this habit helps explain why some drivers repeat it despite knowing the possible risks to themselves, their passengers, other vehicles, and pedestrians.

Psychology says people who like to take their vehicle over stagnant water accumulated over road after rain at high speed aren't simply getting late

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