When it comes to racing games, I try my hardest, but I certainly don't race like I drive in real life. I take it into the corners fast. Slide into other cars. And hey, when I get pissed and mad, I'll turn my car around, drive the opposite way, and try to crash every car I see. This new study says I'd make a terrible driver in real life, but you know what, not one single accident on my record. Take that science!

From the article:

People who play car racing video games may be more prone to drive recklessly and get into accidents, according to a study that adds to evidence that video games can influence the behavior of some players.

The study by German researchers published on Sunday examined the effect these games, featuring realistic driving environments with players often racing through city and suburban traffic, affect people who play them.

"Driving actions in these games often include competitive and reckless driving, speeding and crashing into other cars or pedestrians, or performing risky stunts with the vehicle. In short, most actions in racing games imply a very high risk of having an accident or severe crash in a highly realistic virtual road traffic environment," the researchers wrote.

Read the full article over at reuters.com