The Prevalence of Risky Driving Habits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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, Riyadh A. Alhazmi, Saqer M. Althunayyan and Krzysztof Goniewicz
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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

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 13, 1-13

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.

Keywords: road accidents; risky driving habits; behaviors; prevalence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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