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Self-knowledge

What does self-knowledge mean? We explain the definition of self-awareness and what the risks of poor self-awareness are in driving.

Self-knowledge is the ability of people to have knowledge of their own mental states, such as beliefs and intentions. Poor self-awareness can lead to overestimating one's ability as a driver, for example, and driving faster than one can actually manage, for example.

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