Driving skills

Dunning–Kruger Effect

Dunning–Kruger Effect

Most drivers rate themselves as "above average," which can lead to overconfidence and risky driving. Recognizing this can lead to safer habits.

Similar Situations

Self-Serving Bias

Self-Serving Bias

Driving: Acknowledging that bad driving experiences may involve one's own mistakes (not just other drivers’ fault) can lead to better safety and driving habits.
Skinner's Superstition Experiment

Skinner's Superstition Experiment

Driving: Prioritize safe driving habits and maintenance over beliefs in lucky charms or rituals for car safety.
Law of Deminishing Returns

Law of Deminishing Returns

Driving: Maintaining a safe following distance to avoid accidents without sacrificing time efficiency.
Johari Window

Johari Window

Leadership Skills: Guiding teams by understanding the needs and motivations of team members.
Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Stanford Marshmallow Experiment

Skill development: Allocate time to learning new skills for future personal or professional growth.
Availability Bias

Availability Bias

Fear of Flying: Don't avoid flying because plane crashes dominate headlines, even though air travel is statistically safer than driving.
Gambler's Fallacy

Gambler's Fallacy

Driving decisions: Understanding the gambler's fallacy can help you make safer decisions on the road, without assuming that a lack of accidents in the past guarantees safety in the future.
Fundamental Attribution Error

Fundamental Attribution Error

Driving behavior: Knowing the fundamental attribution error can help you avoid road rage and understand other drivers' actions more accurately, considering situational factors that may influence their behavior.
False Consensus Effect

False Consensus Effect

Driving behavior: Knowing the false consensus effect can help you avoid road rage and practice patience with other drivers, considering their unique perspectives and motivations.
Wardley Map

Wardley Map

Talent Development: Identifying skills gaps and fostering employee growth.