Road accident proneness in Malaysia: A hypothesized model of driver’s demographic profiles, aggressive driving and risky driving

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asyraf Mohd Kassim ◽  
Suhaila Abdul Hanan ◽  
Muhammad Safizal Abdullah ◽  
Chan Pei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Road Accident ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
Risky Driving ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
Accident Proneness

scholarly journals Predicción de la accidentabilidad en función de los comportamientos arriesgados y agresivos al volan- te: Diferencias según la edad y el género

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Herrero-Fernández ◽  
Mireia Oliva-Macías ◽  
Pamela Parada-Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
Accident Rate ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Risky Driving ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Accidentes De Tráfico ◽  
Almost All

Abstract: Prediction of accident rate from risky and aggressive behavior behind the wheel: Differences by age and gender. Road accidents are one of the main causes of death in Spain. Risky and aggressive behavior behind the wheel are two of the most relevant predictive variables. This study had three aims: First, the psychometric adaptation of the Driving Survey (DS) in a Spanish sample; second, the analysis of the differences by age and gender in risky and aggressive driving, as well as in the self-perception of the driver and in the accident rate; and third, the analysis of the prediction of the accident rate based on the other variables. The results showed a factorial distribution, similar to the original version, with adequate values of both internal consistency and validity. Men scored higher than women in risky driving, while the youngest drivers scored higher in almost all variables. Finally, it was observed that both risky and aggressive behavior predicted accident rate significantly.Keywords: Risky driving; aggressive driving; accident rate; driving survey.Resumen: Los accidentes de tráfico constituyen una de las principales causas de muerte en España. Los comportamientos arriesgados y agresivos al volante se han perfilado como dos de las variables más relevantes. La presente investigación tuvo tres objetivos. Primero, la adaptación psicométrica del Driving Survey (DS) en una muestra española; segundo, el análisis de las diferencias por edad y género en comportamientos arriesgados y agresivos al volante, así como en la accidentabilidad; y tercero, el análisis de la predicción de la accidentabilidad en base a las anteriores variables. Los resultados mostraron una distribución factorial similar a la versión original, con unas propiedades psicométricas adecuadas en términos de consistencia interna y de validez. Los hombres puntuaron más alto en aspectos relacionados con conducción arriesgada, mientras que los más jóvenes puntuaron más alto en casi todos los indicadores evaluados. Finalmente, se encontró que tanto los comportamientos arriesgados como los agresivos predecían significativamente la accidentabilidad.Palabras clave: Conducción arriesgada; conducción agresiva; accidentabilidad; encuesta de conducción.

Heterogeneous Ability and Risk Taking in a Rank-Order Tournament

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
pp. 803-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
David M. Yaskewich
Keyword(s):  
Risk Taking ◽  
Rank Order ◽  
National Association ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
Accident Proneness ◽  
Weak Evidence ◽  
Auto Racing

Since 2011, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) has forced drivers to pick one of three national series for which they would be eligible to compete for a season championship. Prior to this “Pick-A-Series” rule, many drivers in the premier Sprint Cup Series competed regularly in the Nationwide Series, which is a developmental division for less experienced drivers. I examined whether the removal of moonlighting Sprint Cup drivers from championship contention encouraged less aggressive driving among those who competed exclusively in the Nationwide Series. There was weak evidence that the Pick-A-Series rule reduced accident proneness among Nationwide drivers relative to Sprint Cup drivers.

scholarly journals The frequency and nature of aggressive acts on Australian roads

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 27-36
Author(s):  
Amanda Stephens ◽  
Michael Fitzharris
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Risky Driving ◽  
Driving Pattern ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage ◽  
And Gender

To understand the current prevalence of aggressive acts on Australian roads, a large cross-sectional survey was conducted inviting drivers from all Australian jurisdictions to participate. A stratified sampling procedure was undertaken to ensure the age and gender distributions were representative of each jurisdiction. Participants were asked to report the frequency of aggressive driving behaviours as well as speeding, drink-driving and mobile phone usage while driving. Recent crash history was also obtained. The sample consisted of 2,916 drivers (males = 45%) with an average age of 42 (±16) years. Minor aggressive behaviours such as expressing annoyance to other drivers and sounding the horn in anger were reported by the majority of the sample (60% and 70% respectively). More extreme behaviour such as chasing another driver when angry was less common, however still reported by 18% of the overall sample. Aggressive driving behaviours were more common in younger, male drivers with 36% of drivers aged 22 to 39 reporting extreme aggression. Associations were found between aggressive driving with crash involvement and other forms of risky driving behaviour. The results show that aggressive driving is a problem on Australian roads. Further research is warranted to explore where aggressive driving fits within an overall risky driving pattern of behaviour, what attitudes drivers hold toward aggressive driving, and how to target the reduction of these behaviours.

scholarly journals The Compliance of Road Users with the Speed Limit at School Zones on Federal Road FT50 (KM0-KM23)

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 922-929
Keyword(s):  
Road Accident ◽  
Speed Limit ◽  
Road Accidents ◽  
Aggressive Driving ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Users ◽  
Important Concern ◽  
Driving Speed ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Accident Statistics

Driving speed at school zone is an important concern on road safety. In Malaysia, the speed limit of 30km/hr is mandatory at school zone. Thus, this study aims to investigate the compliance of road users towards the speed limit and the signage at school zone and determine the factors of noncompliance. The research was conducted along the Federal Road of Batu Pahat and Ayer Hitam Johor FT050 (KM0-KM23) where 7 schools were situated. Methods used are spot speed and site visit as well as obtaining the road accident statistics from the Royal Malaysian Police. The data collected was analysed, those above 85th percentile speed and below 15th percentile speed did not comply with the speed limit imposed 30km/hr signs. The results show most of the road users failed to obey the 30kn/hr speed limit at all the study locations and the factor affecting this are aggressive driving and signage not meeting the required standards. As consequences, there in an increasing trend of road accidents along FT050.

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