Table 2 Risky driving behaviors among professional car drivers in Bahirdar city, Ethiopia, 2016
Risky driving behaviors in the last 12 months (N = 361) | Percent (%) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
Deliberately going through red lights | 79.2 | 3.11 (0.548) |
Drive over 40 km/h in towns and over 80 km/h outside | 71.2 | 2.91 (0.927) |
Racing with other vehicles | 63.4 | 3.13 (0.849) |
Drive faster than the speed limit to get ahead of another vehicle | 60.4 | 3.32 (0.617) |
Driving too close to other vehicles | 56.8 | 3.4 (0.569) |
Driving without using a seat belt | 52.3 | 3.35 (0.712) |
Crossing pedestrian line while the pedestrians waiting to cross | 50.7 | 3.45 (0.58) |
Overtaking without a clear view and from the right hand lane | 37.7 | 3.56 (0.661) |
Change lanes without signaling to get ahead of other vehicles | 32.4 | 3.63 (0.582) |
Driving while feeling sleepy | 31.9 | 3.67 (0.506) |
Driving after alcohol consumption | 27.4 | 3.71 (0.482) |
Change lanes or turn without using rearview or side mirrors | 19.9 | 3.78 (0.484) |
At least one of the above | 48.4 | Â |