Using mobile phones while driving has become a major safety concern worldwide. This study aims to estimate the rate of using mobile phones while driving in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and to analyze drivers’ socio-demographic characteristics that affect this practice. An observational study was conducted and a questionnaire was distributed to determine personal traits that influence using mobile phones while driving. Results show that 11.3% of drivers observed were texting while driving, while another 13.8% were talking. Also, there were significant gender differences in usage rate. Questionnaire results showed that gender, education level, marital status, and driving frequency have significant effects on certain aspects related to using mobile phones while driving. Overall, it was found that using mobile phone while driving in UAE is high when compared to other countries and urgent solutions need to be implemented to curb this risky behavior.


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    Titel :

    Is the use of mobile phones while driving reaching alarming rates? A case study


    Beteiligte:

    Erschienen in:

    Transportation Letters ; 11 , 10 ; 535-541


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    11.11.2019


    Format / Umfang :

    7 pages




    Medientyp :

    Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)


    Format :

    Elektronische Ressource


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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