Human factors behind driver behaviour: Why mistakes happen on the road

BACK on Air is the podcast for operators who have compliance on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business.

This episode is a recording of our recent live webinar featuring Dr Lisa Dorn, founder of PsyDrive, who specialises in research, training, and interventions that improve driver safety.

This session moves beyond headlines to explore a fundamental question: what really causes mistakes behind the wheel?

We unpack the human factors that influence driver behaviour in the real world – from decision-making and perception to the operational pressures that shape day-to-day driving.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How driver motives and decisions influence behaviour on the road
• Why errors and missed information still happen, even within structured systems
• The impact of stress, workload, and wider operational pressures
• What organisations can do to support safer decisions and improve outcomes

This is not about compliance in isolation. It’s about understanding behaviour in context – and what operators can practically do to reduce risk across their fleet.

If you enjoy the episode and would like to join the live webinar – where you can ask questions and take part in interactive polls – you can register here:
https://backhousejones.co.uk/free-webinar/

This podcast is correct at the time of broadcast and is not a substitute for tailored legal or compliance advice. If you need specific guidance, please seek professional support.

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