Photo: Getty Images / FileA new study has revealed back seat drivers can be useful and even help people to drive more safely. In spite of the fact most drivers have complained about back seat drivers offering unwanted advice, a new study has found that sometimes it can be useful - but it often depends on whether that advice has been sought or not. Back seat drivers can even help prevent serious accidents says Samuel Charlton, who is a professor of psychology at Waikato University and a co-author of research for the Automobile Association. He told Morning Report there are some things that passengers can do which can help drivers, but the way that it is done is important. Just criticising the driver's driving is not very helpful, Charlton said.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2020 23:15 UTC