AbstractIntroduction: The high traffic accident risk among young drivers is a well-known and well-documented fact in most countries. Lifestyle has proven to affect driving behavior as well as accident risk. This study covers the lifestyle component of the problems related to young male Kuwaiti drivers’ accident risk. Methods: The purpose of the study is to measure the relationship between lifestyle and accident risk. Lifestyle is measured through a questionnaire, where 302 male Kuwaiti drivers (mean age=28years; range 25-35years) answer 39 questions related to behavioral and social factors, road conditions, police enforcement, and life satisfaction. They also report their involvement in accidents and traffic violations. Results: The questionnaire's validity and reliability (Cronbach's alpha=0.7) were achieved. Principal component analysis reduced the 39 items on the questionnaire to 5 factors. Inadequate police enforcement is strongly correlated (r=0.862) to accident risk and traffic violations and is thus considered the best predictor of traffic accidents in Kuwait. Impact on Industry: As driving-related incidents (on-the-job and off-the-job) are a significant source of fatalities and lost-work-days, the study points to the importance of considering cultural factors in the design of comprehensive safety programs for industry.

    Research Highlight► 55% of young male Kuwaiti drivers never wear seat belts. ► 50% do not wear prescribed glasses or contact lenses while driving. ► 85% of drivers keep less than two car-length following distance on freeways. ► One-third have no fear of passing through red lights or traveling beyond posted speed limits. ► 63% of drivers use mobile phones while driving.


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    Titel :

    Behavior and lifestyle characteristics of male Kuwaiti drivers


    Beteiligte:

    Erschienen in:

    Journal of Safety Research ; 41 , 4 ; 307-313


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2010-06-16


    Format / Umfang :

    7 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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