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A qualitative study on apparent and latent contributing factors to driving errors in Iran
Seyed Meysam Mortazavi1, Homayoun Sadeghi-Bazargani2, Soheyla Ahmadi Charkhabi3
1Department of Occupational Health and Ergonomics, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, University Street, P.O. Box: 5165665931, Tabriz, Iran.
Scientific Reports
|September 10, 2024
Summary
Road traffic crashes in low- and middle-income countries stem from systemic issues, not just driver behavior. This study reveals fatigue, distraction, and inadequate skills, alongside infrastructure and policy failures, contribute to driving errors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Transportation Safety
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Road traffic crashes (RTCs) disproportionately affect low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
- Interventions often focus narrowly on road user behavior, overlooking systemic factors.
- Iran's unique context necessitates exploring multifaceted causes of RTCs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the latent causes of RTCs in Iran.
- To prioritize drivers' experiences within the broader traffic system.
- To identify systemic factors contributing to driving errors.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research approach.
- 46 semi-structured interviews with 38 participants (drivers and experts).
- Content analysis to identify contributing themes.
Main Results:
- Ten themes identified contributing to driving errors.
- Direct factors: fatigue (economic/occupational), distraction, risky behaviors (cultural/environmental), poor driving skills.
- Macro-level issues: inadequate infrastructure, poor vehicle quality, deficient education, flawed accident investigations, lack of centralized safety authority.
Conclusions:
- RTCs in LMICs result from a complex interplay of individual and systemic factors.
- A paradigm shift towards holistic, systemic interventions is crucial.
- Challenging the conventional blame-centric approach to driving errors is necessary.
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