An international comparative study of self-reported driver behavior

Golias, I; Karlaftis, MG

dc.contributor.author	Golias, I	en
dc.contributor.author	Karlaftis, MG	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:16:08Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:16:08Z
dc.date.issued	2001	en
dc.identifier.issn	13698478	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/13940
dc.subject	European drivers	en
dc.subject	Regression trees	en
dc.subject	Self-reported behavior	en
dc.title	An international comparative study of self-reported driver behavior	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/S1369-8478(01)00026-2	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1369-8478(01)00026-2	en
heal.publicationDate	2001	en
heal.abstract	Using a large data base of 20,725 questionnaires from 19 European countries, this article uses a combination of factor analysis and tree based regression to determine driver groups with homogeneous self-reported behavior and determine whether regional differences in driving behaviors exist. Self-reported behavior, including speeding, reckless driving, seat belt use, and drinking and driving are examined. The results suggest that speeding and general reckless (dangerous) behavior are related, perhaps capturing a driver's ""risk taking"" or ""pre-trip violations"" behavior. Similarly, seat belt use and driving under the influence of alcohol are also related and may represent a driver's ""law abiding"" tendency or ""during-trip violations"" behavior. Further, important regional differences and similarities between European drivers are uncovered. Northern European drivers report a significantly higher compliance with drinking and driving laws and seat belt use regulations than do Southern and Eastern European drivers. © 2002 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd.	en
heal.journalName	Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/S1369-8478(01)00026-2	en
dc.identifier.volume	4	en
dc.identifier.issue	4	en
dc.identifier.spage	243	en
dc.identifier.epage	256	en