Age and Driving Experience as Predictors of Driving Error among Work-related Drivers in Lagos Metropolis
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2014-11-29
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Malomo, B.I
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Abstract
The loss of lives from road traffic crashes is still occurring at an unacceptable level
on Nigerian roads. Observers and commentators have in several cases implicated
driver error as the major factor in traffic crashes. Furthermore, some demographic
variables have been cited in traffic literature as predictors of driving error among
drivers. However, this has not been empirically determined in Nigeria. Therefore
this study examines age and driving experience of drivers as predictors of driving
errors on Nigerian roads. Utilising ex post facto and survey research designs,
responses were obtained from 547 drivers selected using a multistage sampling
technique in Lagos metropolis who responded to self-report measures of driving
errors. Findings reveal that age and driving experience did not significantly and
independently predict driving error rates. However, age and driving experience
significantly and jointly predicted driving error (β = 16.84; df = 544, F = 1.340, p <
.005) rates of participants. The results are indicative of policy measures that will be
relevant to the reduction of road accidents. Recommendations are offered to
corporate and private entities that require the services of drivers who are less prone
to driving errors.
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Road Traffic Crashes , Age and Driving Experience
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Malomo, B.I (2014) Age and Driving Experience as Predictors of Driving Error among Work-related Drivers in Lagos Metropolis. Being a Paper presented at the Nigerian Psychological Association National Conference at University of Nigeria, Nsukka.