THE STUDY OF RISK BEHAVIOR FACTORS AFFECTING ROAD ACCIDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14456/nrru-rdi.2021.43Keywords:
Risk behavior in traveling, Road accident, Road safetyAbstract
This article aims to study the risk behavior factors that affect road accidents. The research methodology was designed by using a quantitative research. The data were collected by a questionnaire survey with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.862 from 1,000 samples. The sample was selected by using a purposive sampling method from a group of road users among various mode choices available in Bangkok. The analysis was performed by using a binary logistic regression analysis. The results of analysis found that the variety of travel modes within Bangkok in concurrence with risk behaviors may lead to the occurrence of road accident. The risk factors which was found in this study are drunk driving (Exp(B)=3.191), speeding (Exp(B)=2.260), and abrupt driving (Exp(B)=2.025) and obeying traffic regulations (Exp(B)=0.334). From the data of risky driving behavior, it can be explained that the sample group who had an accident from such behavior were more likely to face an accident if they drive with an unsafe behavior in traveling. Although, this unexpected traffic situations with a least aware of risk taking is widespread found among Thai drivers, the likelihood of being involved in an accident must be identified. This is to provide comprehensive understanding of risky driving behavior and be in the lead for problem-solving that covers all aspects of risk that may arise in other areas.
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