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The Effects of Personality and Attitude on Risky Driving Behavior Among Public van Drivers: Hierarchical Modeling

  • Tanglai, Wirampa (ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University) ;
  • Chen, Ching-Fu (Department of Transportation & Communication Management Science, Institute of Telecommunications Management, National Cheng Kung University) ;
  • Rattanapan, Cheerawit (ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University) ;
  • Laosee, Orapin (ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University)
  • Received : 2021.06.08
  • Accepted : 2022.03.11
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

Background: Traffic injuries have become a significant public health problem in low- and middle-income countries. Several studies have examined the role of personality and attitude toward traffic safety in predicting driving behaviors in diverse types of drivers. Few studies have investigated risky behavior among public passenger van drivers. This study aims to identify the predictors of self-reported risky driving behavior among public van drivers. Method: A total of 410 public van drivers were interviewed at terminal stations in Bangkok. Hierarchical regression models were applied to determine the effects of demographics, personality traits, and attitude on self-reported risky driving behaviors. Results: The results indicated that drivers with a high education level, more working days, and high scores for normlessness and anger were more likely to report risky driving behaviors (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The personality traits and attitude toward speeding account for aberrant self-reported risky driving behavior in passenger van drivers. This could be another empirical basis for evidence-based road safety interventions in the context of public transport.

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