Creating behavioural change through a driving diary: designing and implementing a theory based brief intervention to improve fleet safety

This paper reports on the development and implementation of a driving diary within a fleet setting that aims to increase personal insight and safety through the identification of aberrant driving behaviours. The driving diary is based upon brief intervention techniques used successfully in the health care arena over the last twenty years, and thus the tool aims to reduce engagement in unsafe driving practices. The driving diary is currently being trialled with a large sample of fleet drivers in Queensland. Drivers are being asked to keep a driving diary for ten days, noting times and places associated with unsafe driving behaviour. A follow up survey and formative focus groups is underway to determine the relative effectiveness and utility of the intervention in a fleet setting. It is hoped the intervention will prove to be a time limited, low cost, evidenced-based tool that can influence behavioural change. In addition, it is anticipated the results of this project will add to the body of knowledge regarding fleet safety, particularly the driver behaviour change literature. This paper will further outline the major advantages and pitfalls associated with developing safety interventions within the fleet industry, as well as provide direction for future research-based initiatives. (a) For the covering entry of this conference, please see ITRD abstract no. E216298.

• Authors:
  • WISHART, D
  • FREEMAN, J
  • Rowland, Bevan
• Publication Date: 2007-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 10P
• Serial:
  • INTERNATIONAL ROAD SAFETY CONFERENCE, 2007, PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
  • Publisher: ROAD SAFETY COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Conferences; Drivers; Management; Risk taking; Safety; Vehicles
• ITRD Terms: 155: Administration; 9001: Behaviour; 8525: Conference; 1772: Driver; 2259: Risk taking; 1665: Safety; 1255: Vehicle
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01099973
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: TRL
• Files: ITRD, ATRI
• Created Date: May 27 2008 9:09AM