Using a conceptual framework to investigate the factors influencing safety performance in a work vehicle

Limited research has investigated the factors determining driving behaviour in the work-related driving setting. In a sample of 385 work-related drivers, this study applies a framework for systematically assessing drivers' perceptions of safety, integrating this framework with individual attributes, and using the combined set of variables to predict crashes in a work vehicle. The results revealed that motivation to drive a vehicle safely, but not safety knowledge influenced self-reported crashes. Safety motivation also mediated the link between self-efficacy and attitudes towards traffic safety and crashes in a work vehicle. The results of this study have provided a unique contribution to the safety and road safety literature by allowing for the systematic assessment of different types of employee perceptions and their relationship to crash involvement.

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• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/isbn/0473106361printco
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Printed volume (S 656.08 ROA (2005)) contains peer-reviewed papers. CD-ROM (CD 401) contains submitted papers
• Authors:
  • Newnam, S
  • Griffin, M
  • Mason, C
• Conference:
  • Australasian Road Safety Research Policing Education Conference, 2005, Wellington, New Zealand
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 12p
• Monograph Title: Australasian Road Safety Research Policing Education Conference 2005, Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington, New Zealand, 14-16 November 2005: peer-reviewed papers: submitted papers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Attitudes; Behavior; Drivers; Employment; Fleet management; Highway safety; Motivation; Traffic crashes; Work trips
• ATRI Terms: Attitude; Driver behaviour; Employment; Fleet management; Journey to work; Motivation; Road safety; Traffic crash
• Subject Areas: Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01387816
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• ISBN: 0473106361 [print co
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 23 2012 12:25AM