Traffic Risk Perception, Risky Road Use Behaviors among Vietnamese People
DOI: 10.2174/1874350102013010049
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This study investigates Traffic Risk Perception (TRP) and Traffic Risky Behaviors (TRB) among Vietnamese motorbike and electric motorbike users, addressing a gap in research within a country with high traffic fatality rates. Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia for roadside deaths, with motorbikes comprising nearly 95% of the vehicle fleet. While previous international research suggests a correlation between risk perception and risky behavior, this relationship remains under-researched in the Vietnamese context. The study aimed to determine the current status of TRP and TRB among daily riders and examine the association between these two variables. The researchers conducted a cross-sectional quantitative study using an online questionnaire survey distributed from May to July 2019. The final sample consisted of 373 participants (102 males, 271 females) with a mean age of 25.8 years. Data collection utilized the Risk Perception Scale developed by Ram et al. (2016), which measures awareness of potential hazards to oneself and others, and a custom 11-item scale assessing the frequency of specific risky behaviors over the preceding 30 days. These behaviors included texting, phone use, driving without a helmet, alcohol consumption, and driving in fatigue. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.0 to evaluate differences based on demographic factors and the correlation between TRP and TRB. The results indicated that participants generally possessed a high level of traffic risk perception, with a mean score of 3.29 out of 5.00. Notably, respondents perceived higher risks to others than to themselves. Significant demographic differences were observed: women reported higher TRP than men, and individuals with less than five years of driving experience exhibited higher risk awareness than those with more experience. Regarding TRB, the most common risky behaviors were driving on the sidewalk, answering phone calls, and driving while fatigued, while texting and driving in the opposite direction were the least common. Younger participants (aged 18–22) and those with extroverted personality traits engaged in significantly more risky behaviors than older participants and introverts, respectively. Crucially, the study found no statistically significant relationship between TRP and TRB levels (r = 0.006, p > 0.05). The findings contradict previous international literature that typically establishes a positive correlation between risk perception and safe driving behaviors. The authors conclude that the lack of association in this sample suggests that high awareness of traffic risks does not necessarily translate into reduced risky behaviors among Vietnamese motorbike users. The study highlights the need for further empirical research to understand the specific cultural and psychological factors influencing traffic safety in Vietnam. These results imply that interventions focused solely on increasing risk awareness may be insufficient; instead, strategies may need to address behavioral compliance and personality traits directly to reduce traffic accidents.
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