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Alcohol consumption and cycling in contrast to driving
Carmen Hagemeister1, Markus Kronmaier1
1Department of Psychology, TU Dresden, 01062 Dresden, Germany.
Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|January 26, 2017
Summary
Cycling under the influence (CUI) is more common and perceived as less dangerous than drink driving. Higher bike use frequency and observing CUI among friends predict this behavior.
Area of Science:
- Road Safety
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Germany has a higher legal blood alcohol limit for cyclists (0.16%) than drivers (0.05%).
- Despite this, cyclists have a higher proportion of alcohol-related crashes with personal damage and higher blood alcohol concentrations than drivers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and perceptions of cycling under the influence (CUI) compared to driving under the influence (DUI).
- To identify predictors of CUI and DUI.
Main Methods:
- An online study was conducted with 267 participants (63 women, 204 men) who drive cars and cycle and consume alcohol.
- Data collected on CUI and DUI frequency, observation among friends, perceived risk, and attitudes towards alcohol consumption and vehicle use.
Main Results:
- CUI was more frequent and observed more often among friends than DUI.
- Drink cycling was perceived as more acceptable and less dangerous than drink driving.
- Higher general and social bike use frequency correlated with higher CUI.
- Bike use frequency and observing CUI among friends were key predictors of CUI.
Conclusions:
- Perceptions of acceptability and risk significantly differ between drink cycling and drink driving.
- Individual behavior patterns, social norms, and frequency of vehicle use are crucial factors influencing CUI and DUI.
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