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Exploring risky driving behavior and its underlying factors: a qualitative study in Iran
Reza Fereidooni1, Ahmad Kalateh Sadati2, Seyyed Hamidreza Ayatizadeh3
1Institute of Health, Health Policy Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
Journal of Injury & Violence Research
|March 8, 2025
Summary
Risky driving behavior stems from a mix of job pressures, personal traits, social influences, and poor infrastructure. Understanding these factors is key to improving road safety in Iran.
Area of Science:
- Road safety research
- Traffic psychology
- Sociology of transportation
Background:
- Risky driving behavior (RDB) is a significant cause of road traffic injuries.
- This study explores the multifaceted nature of RDB from the drivers' perspective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the experiences and perspectives of drivers engaging in risky driving behaviors.
- To identify the contributing factors to RDB in Shiraz, Iran.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study conducted in Shiraz, Iran, in 2023.
- Semi-structured interviews with 35 drivers who had their licenses revoked.
- Conventional content analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes contributing to RDB: job conditions, personal traits, socio-cultural factors, and infrastructural factors.
- Economic pressures, impulsivity, social norms, and poor road infrastructure were significant determinants.
- Drivers cited employer demands and thrill-seeking as motivations for RDB.
Conclusions:
- RDB is shaped by an interplay of economic, occupational, social, and personal factors.
- Findings offer insights for developing targeted interventions for road safety policies and driver training in Iran.
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