Citation

Wang Y, Li L, Feng L, Peng H. Transp. Lett. 2014; 6(3): 126-135.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Maney Publishing, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1179/1942787514Y.0000000019

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examines the correlation among the attitudes, behaviors, and other characteristics of professional drivers involved in accidents in China, using a questionnaire-based survey conducted in Xining from March to October 2012. The frequency and seriousness of risky driving behaviors were assessed according to the derived 2473 drivers' behavior questionnaire (DBQ) answers and scales, and multivariate regression analyses were conducted to identify the relationship between the risky driving behavior frequency and probability of an accident. The DBQ results revealed that bus drivers were more likely to perform risky driving behaviors, and company car drivers were least likely to be involved in accidents. Regarding driver gender, it was found that male professional drivers with dangerous driving behaviors (e.g., such as unsafe passing, speeding, tailgating [close following], etc.) were more likely than their female counterparts to be involved in an accident. Such pattern of behavior detected in the study could form the basis for various preventive education and enforcement programs, aimed at raising driver awareness, and ultimately lead to less accident on the road.

Language: en