Driving violations observed: An Australian study

This study analyses 2765 cases of driving behaviours in three Australian states - New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Data were gathered from in-car coordinated video and audio recording sequences in free-flowing traffic along two-, three- and four-lane highways with varying speed limits on al...

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Published in:Ergonomics 2007-08, Vol.50 (8), p.1159-1182
Main Author: Glendon, A. Ian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Automobile drivers
Automobile driving
Automobile Driving - legislation & jurisprudence
Behavior
Culture
Driver behaviours
Driver characteristics
Driving culture
Driving violations
Ergonomics
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
New South Wales
Queensland
Risk-Taking
Safety - legislation & jurisprudence
Space life sciences
Speed limits
Speeding
Tailgating
Traffic flow
Traffic violations
Variance analysis
Victoria
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Summary:This study analyses 2765 cases of driving behaviours in three Australian states - New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. Data were gathered from in-car coordinated video and audio recording sequences in free-flowing traffic along two-, three- and four-lane highways with varying speed limits on all days of the week in daylight and fine weather conditions. Explanatory variables included driver age group and gender, passenger characteristics and vehicle age and type. Response variables included driving violations and other driving behaviours, including lane use, speeding, close following (tailgating), driver's hands position and mobile phone use. Data were analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. By focusing upon vehicle and driver characteristics, and their impact on driving behaviours, including identified violations, this study explores some implications both for future research and for traffic policy makers.
ISSN:0014-0139
1366-5847
DOI:10.1080/00140130701318624