Application of Behavior Change Theory to the Development

Application of Behavior Change Theory to the Development Application of Behavior Change Theory to the Development

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Appendix B-11 66 BEHAVIOR C HANGE THEORY Epperson, W. V. and Harano, R. M. (1975). An evaluation of some additional factors influencing the effectiveness of warning letters. Accident Analysis and Prevention 7: 239–247. (Standard Letter) WARNING License No. _______________ In reviewing your driving record, we find several entries relating to the unsafe operation of motor vehicles. If you continue to violate traffic laws and drive in a negligent manner, you risk the possible loss of your driving privilege. You can obtain a helpful summary of traffic laws at the Department of Motor Vehicles in your area. Will you help us to make our highways safer for yourself and others? DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES

BEHAVIOR C HANGE THEORY Appendix B-12 Epperson, W. V. and Harano, R. M. (1975). An evaluation of some additional factors influencing the effectiveness of warning letters. Accident Analysis and Prevention 7: 239–247. (Low Threat / High Intimacy) 67 NOTICE Your case has been given to me as part of my special caseload of violation repeaters. My review of your record indicates that you have been convicted on several occasions of violations of the traffic laws. Since you are very close to the legal definition of a negligent driver. I must make a recommendation to the Department as to what we should do about you. I know from personal experience that many drivers with records like yours are a danger to themselves, their loved ones, and their community. I also urge you to consider the financial drain caused by traffic fines, insurance rate increases and accidents. Is it really worth it? I am sure you must realize the important responsibility which the Department and I have to keep unsafe drivers off our highways. I am counting on you to show me that you can drive in a safe, responsible manner. I will personally check your record for improvement to determine if further action is necessary. I have found that drivers like you can improve if they really try. But remember, the time for your improvement is now—not latter. Sincerely yours, DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

BEHAVIOR C HANGE THEORY<br />

Appendix B-12<br />

Epperson, W. V. and Harano, R. M. (1975). An evaluation <strong>of</strong> some additional fac<strong>to</strong>rs<br />

influencing <strong>the</strong> effectiveness <strong>of</strong> warning letters. Accident Analysis and Prevention 7:<br />

239–247.<br />

(Low Threat / High Intimacy)<br />

67<br />

NOTICE<br />

Your case has been given <strong>to</strong> me as part <strong>of</strong> my special caseload <strong>of</strong> violation repeaters.<br />

My review <strong>of</strong> your record indicates that you have been convicted on several occasions<br />

<strong>of</strong> violations <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> traffic laws. Since you are very close <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> legal definition <strong>of</strong> a<br />

negligent driver. I must make a recommendation <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Department as <strong>to</strong> what we<br />

should do about you.<br />

I know from personal experience that many drivers with records like yours are a danger<br />

<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>mselves, <strong>the</strong>ir loved ones, and <strong>the</strong>ir community. I also urge you <strong>to</strong> consider <strong>the</strong><br />

financial drain caused by traffic fines, insurance rate increases and accidents. Is it really<br />

worth it?<br />

I am sure you must realize <strong>the</strong> important responsibility which <strong>the</strong> Department and I<br />

have <strong>to</strong> keep unsafe drivers <strong>of</strong>f our highways. I am counting on you <strong>to</strong> show me that<br />

you can drive in a safe, responsible manner. I will personally check your record for<br />

improvement <strong>to</strong> determine if fur<strong>the</strong>r action is necessary.<br />

I have found that drivers like you can improve if <strong>the</strong>y really try. But remember, <strong>the</strong><br />

time for your improvement is now—not latter.<br />

Sincerely yours,<br />

DRIVER IMPROVEMENT ANALYST

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