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Age-related differences in driving behaviors among non-professional drivers in Egypt.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:This study aimed to investigate whether young and old non-professional drivers in South Egypt have aberrant driving behaviors compared with their middle-aged counterparts. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this cross-sectional study, a total of 1764 non-professional drivers aged ? 19 years, residing in Beni-Suef in South Egypt, and having ? one year of driving experience were randomly selected. All drivers were asked to fill out a self-administered questionnaire, including personal information, driving habits, and the Arabic version of the Driver Behavior Questionnaire which evaluates driving violations, errors, and lapses. RESULTS:This study included 560 young drivers (19-25 years), 850 middle-aged drivers (26-59 years), and 354 old drivers (? 60 years). Compared with middle-aged drivers, young drivers reported more non-use of the seatbelt, eating while driving, and driving while feeling drowsy. Old drivers, in contrast, showed more careful driving behaviors including fewer violations, errors, and lapses and less likelihood of driving while feeling sleepy. CONCLUSION:This study supports the conception that young drivers pose less careful driving habits. Initiating educational programs targeting young drivers to improve their driving habits and create a traffic safety culture in Egypt is highly warranted.

SUBMITTER: Arafa A

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7470271 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Age-related differences in driving behaviors among non-professional drivers in Egypt.

Arafa Ahmed A Saleh Lamiaa H LH Senosy Shaimaa A SA

PloS one 20200903 9

<h4>Purpose</h4>This study aimed to investigate whether young and old non-professional drivers in South Egypt have aberrant driving behaviors compared with their middle-aged counterparts.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>In this cross-sectional study, a total of 1764 non-professional drivers aged ≥ 19 years, residing in Beni-Suef in South Egypt, and having ≥ one year of driving experience were randomly selected. All drivers were asked to fill out a self-administered questionnaire, including personal ...[more]

PMID: 32881906

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