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Citation

Bener A, Al Maadid MGA, Özkan T, Al-Bast DAE, Diyab KN, Lajunen TJ. Transp. Res. F Traffic Psychol. Behav. 2008; 11(5): 324-333.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.trf.2008.02.001

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to examine the impact of four-wheel drive on risky driver behaviours and road traffic accidents in the State of Qatar. A thousand and five hundred drivers were approached and a thousand and one hundred and ten of these drivers (263 female and 847 male) agreed to participate the study. Participants completed a questionnaire including Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ), items related to socio-demographic information, driving experience, adherence to traffic laws (including speed limits and wearing seat belt), and drivers' driving records. The results showed that four-wheel drivers committed more violations, errors, and lapses than small car users. Lapses were associated with accident involvement among four-wheel drivers whereas both errors and aggression-speeding were related to accident involvement among small car users. Four-wheel drivers also reported lower seat belt usage and higher speeding as compared to small car users. The present study revealed that four-wheel drivers were involved in nearly 40.3% of the road traffic accidents.

Language: en

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