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Driving Behavior Based Relative Risk Evaluation Using a Nonparametric Optimization Method.

Qiong Bao¹, Hanrun Tang¹, Yongjun Shen¹

¹School of Transportation, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

|December 10, 2021

Summary

This study introduces a new relative risk model for evaluating driving behavior, considering both frequency and severity of risky events. It offers a more nuanced assessment than traditional methods, aiding in safer driving practices.

Keywords:

area method data envelopment analysis driving behavior relative risk

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Area of Science:

Road safety
Behavioral analysis
Risk assessment

Background:

Existing driving risk models often focus solely on event frequency.
Fixed weight allocation in current models limits comprehensive risk evaluation.
A need exists for a more dynamic and severity-aware approach to driving risk assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a driving behavior-based relative risk evaluation model.
To incorporate both frequency and severity of risky driving behaviors.
To propose the concept of relative risk over absolute risk for a more accurate assessment.

Main Methods:

Utilized a nonparametric optimization method for model development.
Integrated data from a naturalistic driving experiment.
Identified various risky driving behaviors and applied the relative risk model.

Main Results:

The proposed model effectively assesses overall driving risk relative to other drivers.
It avoids absolute risk quantification, offering a more adaptable evaluation.
No prior knowledge of specific risky behavior contributions is required.

Conclusions:

The developed relative risk model provides a superior method for evaluating driving behavior.
It has broad applications in safe driving feedback, personalized insurance, and professional driver safety.
This approach enhances understanding and improvement of individual driving performance.