Visual Requirements and its Relation with Road Traffic Accident in Saudi Arabia
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This study investigates the relationship between visual requirements and road traffic accidents (RTAs) in Saudi Arabia, a country with one of the highest accident rates globally, estimated at over one million incidents annually. The research was motivated by the finding that approximately 80% of these accidents are attributed to vision issues, yet many drivers deny having visual difficulties. The primary objective was to assess the prevalence of vision problems among licensed drivers, evaluate the impact of visual correction on accident rates, and identify high-risk age groups to inform policy regarding driving license visual standards. The researchers employed a cross-sectional study design involving 550 driving license holders aged 17 to 60, including both residents and non-residents of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected via a structured online questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using Excel 2013 and SPSS version 21. The study utilized T-tests to compare accident frequencies between drivers with and without visual correction, and ANOVA with Post-Hoc tests to analyze differences in accident numbers across various age groups. The results indicated that 45% of respondents had vision problems, while 55% had good vision. Among those with vision issues, 72% used corrective lenses, whereas 28% did not. Crucially, 100% of respondents who had vision problems but lacked correction reported having experienced at least one RTA. In contrast, among those with corrected vision, 84% had experienced accidents, and 16% had not. Overall, 85% of all respondents reported having been involved in an RTA during their lifetime. Age analysis revealed that drivers aged 17–27 and 28–38 had the highest mean number of accidents per year (2.53). While ANOVA showed a statistically significant difference in accident means between at least two age groups (p = 0.013), Post-Hoc testing identified a significant difference only between the 39–49 and over-60 age groups (p = 0.005). The study concludes that the denial of visual correction needs and the lack of specific, detailed visual standards for regular driving licenses in Saudi Arabia contribute significantly to high RTA rates. The authors highlight that current regulations are insufficient, particularly for non-heavy vehicle licenses, and call for the strict implementation of compulsory vision checkups by medical professionals. They recommend revising visual requirements to include specific acuity and color vision standards for all drivers to mitigate accident risks.
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