psychological and cognitive ability to control and direct emotions while driving or moving, ensuring individual and collective safety. This control is vital because it allows drivers to calm down in moments of anger, manage stress in traffic jams, and prevent anxiety or excitement from negatively affecting reaction speed and decision-making. Components of emotional control in the context of traffic:
1) Emotional awareness: the ability to recognize emotions as they arise and to be aware of their potential impact on behavior and decision-making.
2) Altering emotional response: Using strategies such as deep breathing, pausing before making a decision, or diverting attention from negative stimuli to reduce the impact of emotions on traffic efficiency.
3) Proactive planning: forecasting emotionally provoking situations and psychological preparation for rational and conscious coping with them.