How fleeting emotions affect hazard perception and steering while driving: The impact of image arousal and valence

► First study of the effects of the emotional arousal and valence associated with images on driving. ► Emotional images have an impact on driving that linger after the image disappears. ► Emotional valence and arousal have different impacts on driving; effects also vary in time course. ► Image arousal affects hazard RT to sudden lead vehicle braking. ► Image valence affects steering performance.