Developing a safer road user behaviour index

Jameel, Abeer K.; Evdorides, Harry

doi:10.1016/j.iatssr.2020.06.006

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“…According to [11], these behaviors can lead to a deterioration in the driving behavior of road users with very serious consequences for road safety, as well as increase the risk of accidents. Previous studies found a strong link between road safety and road user unsafe behavior [12][13][14]. For a long time, human error was usually considered the main and more or less fatal cause of road safety problems, because humans are inherently prone to error.…”

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Are Double-Lane Roundabouts Safe Enough? A CHAID Analysis of Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Pulvirenti

Distefano

Leonardi

et al. 2021

Safety

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This study investigated the nature and causes of unsafe driving behavior at roundabouts through an on-road study. Four urban double-lane roundabouts with different layouts were selected for an on-road study. Sixty-six drivers (41 males and 25 females) aged 18–65 years took part in the study. Unsafe behaviors observed during the in situ survey were divided into three different categories: entry unsafe behaviors, circulation unsafe behaviors, and exit unsafe behaviors. Three chi-square automatic interaction detection (CHAID) analyses were developed in order to analyze the influence of roundabout characteristics and maneuvers on unsafe behaviors at double-lane roundabouts. The results confirmed the awareness that double-lane roundabouts are unsafe and inadvisable. More than half of unsafe driving behaviors were found to be entry unsafe behaviors. Moreover, the entry radius was found to be the geometric variable most influencing unsafe driving behaviors.

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“…Researchers have found a strong link between road safety and unsafe road user behavior [14,27]. Human error is considered the main cause of road safety problems because humans are inherently prone to error.…”

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confidence: 99%

Are Double-Lane Roundabouts Safe Enough? A CHAID Analysis of Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Pulvirenti

Distefano

Leonardi

et al. 2021

Safety

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“…Twenty mph (32.2 km/h) speed limits across urban areas are becoming a widespread tool for public health and road danger reduction globally [22]. However, the human behaviour factors are not the only indicators of the road safety level because it enhances the multidimensional system approach of defining the road safety [23]. The fatal accidents don't completely rely on the driver's fault, other cases like vehicle problems, pedestrians or other vehicle issues can also lead to fatal accidents [24].…”

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Factors related to road accidents in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia

Andarini

Camelia

Ibrahim

2021

IJPHS

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Road traffic injuries are a major public health problem and a leading cause of death and injury worldwide. More than 90% of all road deaths occur in lowand middle-income countries, which own less than half of the world's vehicles. The research aimed was to identify the factors related to road accidents in Palembang, Indonesia. The research method used was qualitative approach by using in-depth interviews and observation. This research was conducted from August to December, 2019. The results showed that the factors related to road accidents were human factor, environmental and climatic factor. From this research, the working areas identified as accidentprone zone were Sukarami II and Ilir Barat I Police Station. Referring to the accident and interviews, it is known that the road locations that have the highest casualties were in the road of Kolonel H. Barlian, Jendral Sudirman, Demang Lebar Daun, Ahmad Yani, and Soekarno Hatta. The conclusion was the accident-prone zone located on the main arterial road in Palembang City, Jendral Sudirman Road with a total of 81 cases of traffic accidents in the last three years that need further investigation to minimize traffic injury.

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“…Based on in-depth investigations, the human factors are responsible for as much as 90% of road accidents in any given year (ITF, 2018). Thus, improving road user behavior and decreasing the number of traffic violations is an essential component of reducing traffic accidents (Jameel and Evdorides, 2021).…”

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The perception of the demerit point system by drivers: a comparative focus-groups' study in Israel

Elias¹,

Gitelman²

2023

ToTS

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The purpose of this paper is to estimate how the new point system is perceived by the Israeli drivers, in consideration of the broader context of the motives and factors that impact behaviors on the road. The study examines differences in attitudes towards the scoring method between various population groups based on group identity, nationality, age, and type of driver's license.The study is based on a qualitative method that features the use of focus groups. In the study's framework, seven discussions were held by focus groups chosen to represent specific types of the driving population, including professional drivers, young drivers, and elderly drivers. The latter groups represent the most "problematic" groups of drivers that are at a high risk of being injured in road accidents. In addition to participating in-group discussions, group members received a closed characterization questionnaire. The questionnaire included items about their demographic and socio-economic status and questions about their attitudes towards the study's topics.The study results show that attitudes toward the demerit point system in Israel and the refresher course varied by age, nationality, and license class. The study results show that drivers, and professional drivers, in particular, are concerned about the implications of accumulating points. However, they do not deem remedial driving courses effective as means of deterrence, or as a means of improving driving competencies.

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Developing a safer road user behaviour index

Cited by 22 publications

References 18 publications

Are Double-Lane Roundabouts Safe Enough? A CHAID Analysis of Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Are Double-Lane Roundabouts Safe Enough? A CHAID Analysis of Unsafe Driving Behaviors

Factors related to road accidents in Palembang, South Sumatera, Indonesia

The perception of the demerit point system by drivers: a comparative focus-groups' study in Israel

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