I think fear of death is a universally strong motivator. The problem with drivers is that they're allowed to drive with a pittance of training, and not fully ed

I think fear of death is a universally strong motivator. The problem with drivers is that they're allowed to drive with a pittance of training, and not fully educated about the various ways they can put themselves at risk. Also there's a rationalization that occurs even in drivers who should know better: even if you put yourself at risk and get into an accident, many types of auto accidents, even catastrophic ones, are survivable. A pilot would never make such a rationalization because aviation accidents have much worse survivability rates.