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Study: Driving games lead to real-life speeding
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:43 am
by satman83
Violent games have been accused of influencing criminal behavior in the youth of today, but now games may be accused of influencing something else--putting the pedal to the metal.
A study by British driving institution BSM has found that young drivers are more apt to speed and drive recklessly after playing a racing game, reports the BBC. A survey showed that more than a third of 1,000 subjects polled are more likely to push the gas a little harder after playing a racing game, and 27 percent of drivers aged 16 to 24 "admitted more risk-taking on the road after a gaming session."
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:59 am
by Deacon
Yeah it is kinda true.. When people play race games and then go ride in a real car they mix up and hit it too hard.. A well.. Those kids shouldn't be allowed to drive
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 4:31 pm
by Pan_Raider(`_´)
Just a bunch o retards who like to prove theiy're cool, thats normal for a teens
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:28 pm
by [SD]happynoobing
hmm, at least im not drive GTA style
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 6:33 pm
by RuYi
Played racing games since I can remember.
Also played GTA.
But I can't even start a car without writing the how-to on my hand so I don't really have to worry.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:06 pm
by Blackchocob0
Don't need to read it, I'll tell you myself I'm affected by dippin around in Forza and then hopping into my car right after.
DO NOT confuse that with something like 'Now that I've started playing Forza I always drive faster' - which is the same as saying playing violent games leads to people being violent.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:07 pm
by Blackchocob0
Pan_Raider(`_´) wrote:Just a bunch o retards who like to prove theiy're cool, thats normal for a teens
Actually I drive fast cos it's the ultimate high I've ever experienced. When you see someone taking turns with only one hand on the wheel, however, they might be trying to look cool.
I smoke the fools who want to look cool. Driving is my passion.
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:15 pm
by Luoma
Blackchocob0 wrote:Actually I drive fast cos it's the ultimate high I've ever experienced.
this on local roads or on race tracks?
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:30 am
by Rockshmo
Totalled two cars, I'm done with my speedracer days.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:18 am
by LuV3r8o1
Blackchocob0 wrote:Pan_Raider(`_´) wrote:Just a bunch o retards who like to prove theiy're cool, thats normal for a teens
Actually I drive fast cos it's the ultimate high I've ever experienced. When you see someone taking turns with only one hand on the wheel, however, they might be trying to look cool.
I smoke the fools who want to look cool. Driving is my passion.
Nah, I turn with only 1 hand cuz it's more comfortable to me. I like to lean back a little bit.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:27 am
by XuChu
i didnt agree to this shit before. but since someone jacked my dads car GTA styles i agree video games affects what they do.
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:33 am
by purified
I loled
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:36 am
by Draquish
XuChu wrote:i didnt agree to this shit before. but since someone jacked my dads car GTA styles i agree video games affects what they do.
Ok "batman" your next step is to find yourself a cool costume and look for revenge.
My thought on this is:
If you do something ALL DAY, then yes, it is going to affect the way you perform in everything else.
C'mon, I bet at least ONE of you guys have thought of silkroad when anyone says the word "Berserk"