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Modifying behaviour to reduce over-speeding in work-related drivers: an objective approach.

Sharon Newnam¹, Ioni Lewis², Amanda Warmerdam¹

¹Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Australia.

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|December 10, 2013

Summary

This study used an on-board diagnostic tool (OBDII) to assess a driver behavior modification program. The intervention effectively reduced over-speed violations in work-related drivers.

Keywords:

Driving behaviour Intervention Telemetry Work-related driving

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Area of Science:

Occupational safety and health
Traffic safety research
Behavioral science in transportation

Background:

Excessive speeding among work-related drivers poses significant safety risks.
Objective data collection is crucial for evaluating driver behavior interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a behavior modification intervention in reducing over-speed violations.
To utilize an on-board diagnostic tool (OBDII) for objective measurement of driving behavior.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 16 work-related drivers participated in the intervention.
Drivers received weekly feedback on speeding performance and engaged in goal-setting exercises.
On-board diagnostic tool (OBDII) data was used for pre-test and post-test analysis.

Main Results:

A significant decrease in over-speed violations was observed from pre-test to post-test.
The reduction in speeding was statistically significant after controlling for kilometers driven.
The intervention proved effective in modifying driving behavior.

Conclusions:

Behavior modification interventions, incorporating feedback and goal setting, can effectively reduce over-speed violations.
On-board diagnostic tools (OBDII) provide a reliable method for monitoring and improving work-related driving safety.
Findings offer practical strategies for industries aiming to enhance driver safety and reduce speeding incidents.