Abstract:
The aim of the study was to examine the relationships between some psychological traits and some factors that contribute to traffic accidents. The Sample of the study consisted of (85) students in (UOB) male aged 20 – 24, who responded to traffic accidents Inventory, and personality tests, (locus of control, anger, aggressiveness and risk taking test). Using (SPSS), multiple regression analysis was carried out. Results showed that some of personality variables (locus of control, anger and aggressiveness) predicted some of traffic accidents factors. Results were discussed in light of the findings of previous research and theoretical frame of the research.