The causes of car accidents are usually attributed to intoxication, aggressive driving, distracted driving, speeding, and so forth. However, overconfidence is often the underlying reason for these behaviors. Overconfident people overrate their abilities and underrate the dangers and risks of the road. While it afflicts both young and older drivers alike, male drivers are more prone to this problem than female drivers. Overconfident people fail to process feedback that contradicts their self assessments. This is why people with poor talent often appear on nationally televised talent shows. They keep a.

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