Analysis of Drivers’ Characteristics Concerning Speeding Behavior and Crash Involvement in Oman

• Main Authors: Muhammad Ashraf Javid, Arwa Faris Ahmed Al-Roushadi, Amani Rashid Al-Hashimi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: The University of Lahore 2020-12-01
• Series: Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology
• Subjects: crashes; drivers; questionnaire survey; speeding behavior
• Online Access: https://sites2.uol.edu.pk/journals/index.php/pakjet/article/view/581

This study aims to identify the significance of driver’s socioeconomic demographics (SEDs) in the decision to speed and crash involvement. A questionnaire was designed consisting of a driver’s SEDs, speeding propensity, and crash experience. This questionnaire was conducted with the students and employees of the University of Nizwa and other drivers at the selected locations. A total of 604 usable samples were obtained. Simple frequency distribution and discriminant multivariate analysis were conducted on the driver’s responses. Survey results revealed that about 47.7% of the drivers have experienced a crash. The driver’s gender nationality, profession, age, type of vehicle drive, driving experience, and past crash experience are significant attributes of the driver’s speeding behavior. Ordered probit analysis for speeding behavior and simple probit regression analysis for crash involvement was conducted. The male drivers and those who are under the age of 30 years and have driving experience of more than 3 years have more likelihood to exceed the speed limits than other drivers. Similarly, the driver’s gender, age (≤ 30 years), and those who are employees have a significant correlation with the propensity of crash involvement. Male and young drivers have more likelihood to be involved in a crash.