STUDY OF DRIVER'S ATTITUDES TOWARDS ROAD SAFETY IN GEORGIA.

One Health Risk Management Pub Date : 2023-03-11 DOI:10.38045/ohrm.2023.2.07

Giorgi Chkhirodze, Nino Chkhaberidze, Nato Pitskhelauri, Giorgi Tskaroveli, Nino Chikhladze

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Abstract

Introduction: Road traffic injuries are a global public health challenges and a leading cause of death and disability. This study examines the relationships between road traffic accident involvement, driving behaviors, and drivers' attitudes towards traffic safety in Georgia.

Material and methods: Behavior of 200 Georgian drivers were reported using a self-administered questionnaire. The criteria for inclusion in the study were residency of Georgia and at least one year of driving experience.

Results: A total of 200 Georgian drivers were interviewed. 59% of study participants felt that the road safety had not improved at all over the past ten years. 94% of respondents were involved in a road traffic accident as a driver. 99% of male drivers and 84% of female drivers have been fined for speeding in the last three years. 95% of males and 51% of females have experienced driving under the influence of alcohol once, and 2% of males and 43% of females have never driven under the influence of alcohol.

Conclusions: The study demonstrated that alcohol consumption, using mobile phones while driving and speeding are very common among drivers in Georgia.

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乔治亚州驾驶员对道路安全的态度研究。

简介：道路交通伤害是一项全球性的公共卫生挑战，也是导致死亡和残疾的主要原因。本研究调查了格鲁吉亚道路交通事故的参与程度、驾驶行为和驾驶员对交通安全的态度之间的关系。材料和方法：使用自填问卷报告了200名格鲁吉亚驾驶员的行为。纳入该研究的标准是佐治亚州居民和至少一年的驾驶经验。结果：共采访了200名格鲁吉亚司机。59%的研究参与者认为道路安全在过去十年中根本没有改善。94%的受访者曾作为驾驶员发生过道路交通事故。在过去三年中，99%的男司机和84%的女司机因超速被罚款。95%的男性和51%的女性曾经历过一次酒后驾驶，2%的男性和43%的女性从未在酒后驾驶。结论：研究表明，在佐治亚州，饮酒、开车时使用手机和超速驾驶在司机中非常常见。

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