Anonymity: Feeling insulated inside their vehicle, drivers wrongly assume they can take risks without others being able to identify them. Being Late: Drivers try to make up for delays by speeding and taking other risks behind the wheel. Traffic Jams: The frustration of bring stuck in traffic causes drivers to be more reckless than usual. Entitlement: Some drivers act with total disregard for the safety of others, believing their need to get somewhere fast takes precedence.