A study predicting self-reported crashes among fleet drivers.

Author(s)
Davey, J. Freeman, J. & Wishart, D.
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Abstract

This study reports on the utilisation of the Manchester Driver Behaviour Questionnaire (DBQ), Driver Attitude Questionnaire (DAQ) and Safety Climate Questionnaire (SCQ) to examine the self-reported crash involvement of a sample of Australian fleet drivers. Questionnaires were distributed through the company's internal mail system to participants. Univariate analyses identified that drivers were more likely to report engaging in speeding behaviours and believed speeding was more acceptable compared to drink driving, following too closely or engaging in risky overtaking manoeuvres. However, multivariate analyses implemented to determine factors associated with crash involvement revealed that increased work pressure as well as driving mistakes (i.e., errors) were predictive of crashes, even after controlling for exposure to the road (i.e., kilometres driven per year). This paper will further highlight the major findings of the study as well as possible implications regarding the predictive utility of self-report questionnaires to investigate driving behaviours. (Author/publisher) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E215375.

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C 40397 (In: C 40388 [electronic version only] /83 /81 /82 / ITRD E215292
Source

In: [Proceedings of the] 2006 Australasian Road Safety Research, Policing and Education Conference, Holiday Inn, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia, Wednesday 25th October - Friday 27 October 2006, 11 p.

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