Driver fatigue: a survey of long distance heavy vehicle drivers in Australia

In this study the beliefs and practices, with regard to driver fatigue, of 1007 Australian long distance truck drivers were surveyed. The main aims of the research were to describe the current situation in the industry and to compare the findings with those obtained in an earlier survey. The participating drivers were recruited according to geographical quotas. Interviewers approached drivers at truck stops in all mainland states except Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Drivers who declined to complete an interview were invited to self-administer the questionnaire at their own convenience. The results suggest that some changes in the frequency of fatigue experiences and in the time to fatigue onset have occurred since the previous survey, in particular drivers reported fatigue occurring less often compared to the last survey but drivers reported fatigue occurring earlier in the trip. The findings also emphasise the relationships between fatigue and working hours, especially night work, and remuneration system. Drivers' recommendations about action strategies for companies and governments provide additional directions for targeting fatigue management interventions.

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• Corporate Authors:

  National Transport Commission (NTC)

  Melbourne, Victoria   
• Authors:
  • Williamson, A
  • Feyer, C -
  • Friswell, R
  • Sadural, S
• Publication Date: 2001-9

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 139p
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: CR 198

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drivers; Fatigue (Physiological condition); Heavy vehicles; Highway safety; Occupational safety; Questionnaires; Rest periods
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driving hours
• Geographic Terms: Australia
• ATRI Terms: Driving hours; Heavy vehicle driver; Human fatigue; Occupational health; Questionnaire; Rest period; Road safety
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01385466
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 064254476X
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 6:53PM