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So, the lack of the 'agreeableness' personality trait causes both increased salary and increased confidence on the road... and the result is what's described. But that doesn't mean that these 'jerks' aren't also conscientious. These are compatible personality traits and their description of the latter trait is limited to the definition of conscientious = nice/friendly (or meek!).
This study seemed too limited to cars vs. pedestrians as well. If you've ever driven/lived in a city with a ton of pedestrians you'd know how frustrating it is to get through a train of pedestrians crossing at a stop sign—especially if you're waiting behind another driver in front of you who lacks confidence (or they don't want to offend some pedestrians by denying them their right of way). The term 'conscientious' is the incorrect term to describe this. At some point, the cars need to move. Without "jerks", we'd be at gridlock.
Further, some people certainly don't know how to drive with enough confidence to be 'conscientious' to other drivers. There's a balance.
What about the dummies in the Corollas parked in the passing lane? My mind always points to them as "low level thinkers" who may be agreeable, but at the same time they may not be intelligent enough to be conscientious enough to understand how to best move traffic safely and efficiently. This person comes off as ignorant, but it's usually obliviousness.
Can't believe that this is what CNN's talking about these days.
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