647 – The Driver Behaviour, Violations, Errors, Lapses on Roads: A Cross Cultural Comparison of Four Countries
DOI: 10.1016/s0924-9338(13)75898-x
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This study investigates cross-cultural differences in driver behaviors, specifically focusing on violations, errors, and lapses, across four distinct regions: Qatar, Jordan, the Indian subcontinent, and the Philippines. The research aims to compare driving behaviors and accident involvement among these populations to identify patterns that may influence road safety outcomes. The methodology employed the Manchester Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ) to measure driving behaviors and assess accident involvement. The study utilized a representative sample of 1,824 drivers from the four specified countries. Demographic analysis revealed distinct age distributions among the participants: the majority of Qatari (35.9%) and Jordanian (37.5%) drivers were under 30 years of age, whereas the predominant age group for Filipino (42.3%) and Indian subcontinental (34.1%) drivers was 30–39 years. The results indicated significant variations in accident rates and behavioral scores. Qatari drivers reported the highest involvement in accidents at 52%, followed closely by Jordanian drivers at 48.3%. Head-on collisions were identified as the most common type of collision across all four countries. In terms of behavioral metrics, Qatari drivers scored higher on almost all items related to violations, errors, and lapses. Notably, all ten items of violations were reported within the Qatari sample. Conversely, Filipino drivers scored lower on all DBQ items. The most frequent violation observed across all four countries was disregarding speed limits on motorways. Errors were reported less frequently than violations or lapses in all nations, with the most common error being nearly hitting a car while queuing to turn onto a main road. Regarding lapses, Indian drivers exhibited the highest rates, followed by Qatari and Jordanian drivers. The two most common lapses reported across all groups were forgetting where a car was parked and hitting something while reversing. The study concludes that Qatari drivers demonstrate higher frequencies of violations, errors, and lapses compared to drivers from the other three countries, while Filipino drivers exhibit the lowest scores across these behavioral categories. These findings highlight significant cross-cultural disparities in driving habits and risk factors, suggesting that regional differences play a crucial role in driver behavior and accident involvement.
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