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The objective of this research was to examine how personality acts as a
mediator in the relationship between reaction time and traffic perception in young adults.
Given the increase in the number of road accidents among this age group in the European
Union, it is essential to understand the psychological determinants of risky driving
behavior. A sample of 60 participants from Poland, Slovakia, and Lithuania was assessed
using the Vienna Test System to measure personality, reaction time, time-movement
anticipation, and traffic perceptions. The results indicate gender differences in self-control
personality factor and motor reaction time, as well as a positive correlation between the
sense of responsibility and time-movement anticipation. The proposed model was
confirmed, demonstrating that mental stability mediates the relationship between reaction
time and traffic perceptions. A driver with high mental stability can react faster to stimuli
while accurately perceiving objects in road traffic. This study has implications for road
safety policies and practices. Incorporating personality assessments into driver training
programs can help develop interventions that target specific personality traits. Furthermore,
interventions aimed at enhancing mental stability may help reduce the likelihood of
accidents among young drivers. However, this study’s limitations, such as the small sample
size and narrow age range, should be considered in future research with other age groups
and additional variables that directly impact traffic safety.
