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Understanding Traffic Accidents among Young Drivers in Qatar
Faris Tarlochan1, Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim2, Batool Gaben1
1Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Qatar University, Doha P.O. Box 2713, Qatar.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 11, 2022
Summary
Young drivers exhibit risky behaviors linked to crash involvement. Interventions like driving apps are needed to improve young adult driving safety in Qatar.
Area of Science:
- Road Safety
- Traffic Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Young drivers are frequently associated with risky driving behaviors, increasing crash involvement.
- Self-report measurement scales are commonly used to assess these risky behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate risky driving behaviors among young adults in Qatar.
- To examine the association between these behaviors and crash involvement.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide, cross-sectional, exploratory study conducted online in Qatar (January-April 2021).
- Utilized validated self-report measurement scales adapted for the Arabic context.
- Employed non-probability sampling (convenience and snowball sampling) with 253 participants.
Main Results:
- 55.8% of young drivers reported crash involvement post-licensure.
- Older young drivers were 1.5 times more likely to be involved in accidents.
- Male drivers were significantly less likely (3.2 times) to be involved in accidents compared to female drivers.
Conclusions:
- Young drivers in Qatar exhibit some risky behaviors but have a low tendency for traffic law violations.
- Driving style is not significantly influenced by personality traits.
- Targeted interventions, such as monitoring driving apps, are recommended to enhance driving safety.
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