Human factors of drivers and traffic accidents.
- Author:
Feng-zhi LI
1
;
Chang-ji LI
;
Cheng-lie ZHAN
;
Yun-fang LONG
;
Hui-min WANG
;
Bao-jun SU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Accidents, Traffic; Adult; Aged; Automobile Driving; psychology; China; Female; Humans; Life Change Events; Logistic Models; Male; Middle Aged; Risk Factors; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2004;22(2):112-114
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo find out the relationship of traffic accidents with life events, driving stress, aggressive driving, etc.
METHODSA total of 905 automobile drivers were investigated with life events scale (LES), general driver stress questionnaire, driver behavior inventory and accidents experience, etc.
RESULTSThe scores of life events, driving stress, and aggressive driving in accident drivers (21.79 +/- 14.10, 23.81 +/- 11.86, 9.42 +/- 8.25 respectively) were higher than those in nonaccident drivers (16.82 +/- 8.45, 20.09 +/- 10.63, 5.66 +/- 7.54) (P < 0.01). The number of vehicle accidents was significantly correlated with the scores of LES, driving stress, driver's aggressive behavior, drowsy driving, weekly time of driving, drinking index (P < 0.05). A logistic analysis (Forward:LR) showed that the driving hour, drowsy driving, aggressive driving, and drinking index were closely related with traffic accidents (P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONLife events, driving stress and aggressive driving of the drivers are important factors related to traffic accidents.
