Alcohol and road safety behaviour among New Zealand tertiary students

The study examined the differences between respondents in urban and rural areas in respect of their self-reported attitudes and behaviour regarding taking risks in road traffic. Data of Health Behaviour among Latvian Adult Population 2016 survey was used for analysis. Results: 83.7% (N=1605) of urban respondents and 86.7% (N = 1456) of rural respondents always used seatbelts in the front seat. Only 55.3% (N = 1605) of urban respondents and 52.1% (N = 875) of rural respondents always used seatbelts in the back seat. Odds to use seatbelts in the front seat were higher for rural population (OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 1.05–1.53). Odds to use seatbelts in the back seat were higher for urban population (OR=1.14; 95% CI: 1.01–1.30). Rural residents agreed more often with suggestion that it is not necessary to fasten the seatbelt on short journeys (OR = 1.42; 95% CI: 1.15–1.75) and that it is not necessary to fasten the seatbelt travelling at speed less than 40 km/h (OR=1.22; 95% CI: 1.01–1.56). Rural respondents agreed more often than urban respondents that that driving a car under alcohol influence increases a chance of being involved in an accident (OR = 1.45; 95% CI: 1.10–1.90).

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Dust Control: Australasian Experiences with Various Chemical Additives

Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board ◽

10.3141/1589-08 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 1589 (1) ◽

pp. 50-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

George J. Giummarra ◽

Graham Foley ◽

Stephen Cropley

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Road Safety ◽

Literature Search ◽

Road Dust ◽

Dust Control ◽

Chemical Additives ◽

Dust Emissions ◽

Control Techniques ◽

Agricultural Produce ◽

Wear And Tear

Road dust can degrade agricultural produce, affect health, reduce road safety, increase wear and tear on vehicles, and increase the rate of deterioration of the roadway. In October 1996, Australian Road Research Board Transport Research completed and published a study of various dust-control techniques. That report encompassed a worldwide literature search on various measures to control dust and a survey of municipal councils and other road authorities across Australia and New Zealand to ascertain what experiences people have had with the use of dust suppressants. The outcome of this study is to provide a guide to the reported effectiveness of particular dust suppressants under given circumstances and other methods to better control dust emissions.

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The Development of a New Zealand Road Safety Laboratory

Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting ◽

10.1177/1071181397041002183 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 41 (2) ◽

pp. 1388-1388

Author(s):

Samuel G. Charlton ◽

Robert B. Isler

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Road Safety

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Enhancing Road Safety Behaviour Using a Psychological and Spiritual Approaches

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201710308011 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 103 ◽

pp. 08011

Author(s):

Mohd Tarmizi Ghous ◽

Kamarudin Ambak ◽

Ryan White Hamsaari ◽

Ahmad Sharifuddin Mustapha

Keyword(s):

Road Safety ◽

Safety Behaviour

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Exploring Local Government Challenges in Effective Road Safety Delivery

Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety ◽

10.33492/jacrs-d-18-00108 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 55-60

Author(s):

Paul Durdin ◽

Kaye Clark ◽

Jo Draper

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Local Government ◽

Road Safety ◽

Safety Performance ◽

Upward Trend ◽

National Project ◽

Serious Injuries

Half of all vehicle kilometres travelled and 62% of all deaths and serious injuries in New Zealand occur on local government roads. The upward trend in road trauma has revealed a growing disparity in safety performance between locally and centrally managed roads. The increasing gap, which is mirrored by differing levels of investment, was the stimulus behind a national project to understand the dynamics of local government road safety delivery and investment. Engagement workshops with local councils throughout New Zealand uncovered an array of common challenges – some of which were not anticipated when the project commenced.

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Scoping the Extent of Tourist Road Safety: Motor Vehicle Transport Accidents in New Zealand 1982-1996

Current Issues in Tourism ◽

10.1080/13683500108667900 ◽

2001 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 503-526 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Stephen J. Page ◽

Tim A. Bentley ◽

Denny Meyer ◽

David J. Chalmers

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Road Safety ◽

Motor Vehicle ◽

Transport Accidents

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A Critical Review of Policies on Pedestrian Safety and a Case Study of New Zealand

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11195274 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (19) ◽

pp. 5274 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ajjima Soathong ◽

Douglas Wilson ◽

Prakash Ranjitkar ◽

Subeh Chowdhury

Keyword(s):

New Zealand ◽

Critical Review ◽

Road Safety ◽

Pedestrian Safety ◽

Road Crashes ◽

The Road ◽

Road Users ◽

Pedestrian Crashes ◽

The Impact

Vulnerable road users contribute to nearly half of road deaths globally. In New Zealand, this group accounts for 26% of road deaths, which includes 8% of pedestrian crashes. This paper provides a critical review of the road safety policies from the pedestrian’s viewpoint for some of the best performing countries and discusses their effectiveness for the future. A case study is conducted for New Zealand to identify factors contributing to the pedestrian crashes and investigate the impact of the road safety policies on pedestrian crash trends. The policies are predominantly well informed by evidence-based approaches contributing to an overall reduction in the number of road crashes. However, little attention has been paid on pedestrian behaviour related to crashes. Finally, the paper makes recommendations for improving pedestrian safety to enable better safety outcomes that are closer to vision zero.

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