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http://dx.doi.org/10.12652/Ksce.2018.38.2.0295

Assessment of Drivers' Compliance with Traffic Rules for Roundabouts Using a Structural Equation Modeling  

Chung, Younshik (Yeungnam University)
Kim, Jong-Jin (Yeungnam University)
Kim, Seonjung (Yeungnam University)
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KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research / v.38, no.2, 2018 , pp. 295-302 More about this Journal
Abstract
Since the history of the South Korea roundabouts is short, there is a possibility that drivers' awareness for the roundabouts (rules of the road, definition, location, etc.) is low, which may affect the compliance with traffic rules. Based on this assumption, the objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between the awareness and the compliance of traffic rules for roundabouts using a structural equation modeling (SEM). To carry out this objective, an online survey was conducted for 526 drivers, who reside in Goyang, Korea, and an SEM was estimated based on the survey data. As a result, it is concluded that awareness of roundabout has a positive impact on the compliance of traffic rules. Additionally, the compliance is found to show a positive relationship with driving experience. Based on the analysis results, an affective approach through soft measures such as awareness campaigns and educations is recommended to effectively address and mitigate the negative issues induced by roundabouts.
Keywords
Roundabout; Awareness; Compliance with traffic rules; Traffic accidents; Structural Equation Modeling (SEM);
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