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The Prevalence of Risky Driving Habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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  • Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani

    (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • David C. Schwebel

    (Department of Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294, USA)

  • Abrar H. Al-Nasser

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Afnan K. Alrugaib

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Hessah I. Al-Suwaidan

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Shahad S. Al-Rowais

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Arwa N. AlZahrani

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Rawan H. Abushryei

    (Department of Community & Family Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad

    (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Riyadh A. Alhazmi

    (Department of Emergency Medical Services, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Saqer M. Althunayyan

    (Department of Accident and Trauma, Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz College for Emergency Medical Services, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia)

  • Krzysztof Goniewicz

    (Department of Aviation Security, Military University of Aviation, 08521 Dęblin, Poland)

Abstract

Road traffic crashes represent a substantial global public health issue. In Saudi Arabia, which is the focus area of this research, road traffic crashes kill over 130,000 people annually, accounting for almost 5% of deaths in that country. A cross-sectional study with 316 participants holding a valid Saudi driver’s license was conducted via the internet from December 2019 to March 2020 to collect information about the prevalence of risky driving habits among Saudi drivers. The sample was predominantly men and aged between 20 and 39, which is representative of the population of drivers in Saudi Arabia. Drivers generally reported engaging in safe behaviors, although they did state that they drove above the legal speed limit, drove aggressively around slow drivers, and became distracted while driving with some frequency. Multivariate analyses suggested men took more risks than women and younger drivers took more risks than older ones. We conclude that the behavior among drivers in Saudi Arabia generally matches those in other cultures and countries, with men and young adults taking the most risks while driving. Preventative strategies should be developed and implemented in Saudi Arabia.

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  • Ahmed M. Al-Wathinani & David C. Schwebel & Abrar H. Al-Nasser & Afnan K. Alrugaib & Hessah I. Al-Suwaidan & Shahad S. Al-Rowais & Arwa N. AlZahrani & Rawan H. Abushryei & Abdulmajeed M. Mobrad & Riya, 2021. "The Prevalence of Risky Driving Habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(13), pages 1-13, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:13:p:7338-:d:585864
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    1. Islam, Mazharul & Alharthi, Majed & Alam, Md. Mahmudul, 2018. "The Impacts of Climate Change on Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia," OSF Preprints 2p5aj, Center for Open Science.
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