COMMUNITY DRINK-DRIVING RESEARCH PROJECT

A statewide telephone survey of 555 drivers over 17 years of age who also drank alcohol, was conducted to evaluate behaviour relating to drinking, responses to RBT and anti-drink-driving campaigns and knowledge of BAC limits and penalties. Subjects' demographic and offending profiles were analysed. Impacts of educational campaigns were viewed - publicity was effective in informing subjects and/or affecting their drink and drive behaviours. RBT was seen as an effective publicity and interventionist instrument, though perceived RBT activity was not high. Subjects' concerns if arrested for offending, and their risk avoidance and risk perception mechanisms were canvassed. Perception of RBT and actual activity was highest in the south-eastern region of Queensland, particularly Brisbane. Survey results indicate that Queensland drivers are generally responsible in their drinking and driving behaviours, but some areas of concern still exist. A stereotype of offenders is provided. Further potentially valuable in-depth analysis was not feasible, due to budgetary restraints limiting sample size and scope of the survey questionnaire. (a)

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  QUEENSLAND. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT. ROAD USER BEHAVIOUR SECTION

  GPO BOX 1412
  BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND  Australia  4001
• Authors:
  • GRIEVE, C
  • NUCIFORA, J
• Publication Date: 1992-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 2 VOLS (44P + 1 VOL) p.
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: RUB92-002

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcohol breath tests; Attitudes; Behavior; Drivers; Hazards; Intoxication; Perception; Publicity; Risk assessment
• Uncontrolled Terms: Characteristics
• ITRD Terms: 1542: Alcohol test; 2267: Attitude (psychol); 9001: Behaviour; 1772: Driver; 2231: Drunkenness; 2229: Perception; 5925: Properties; 8573: Publicity; 9150: Risk
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00662062
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0-7242-6004-8
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: Jul 28 1994 12:00AM