Comparison of self-declared mobile use while driving in Canada, the United States, and Europe
Language: English Publication details: Linköping : Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut, 2018Description: 1 sSubject(s): Online resources: Summary: Existing literature on distracted driving includes very little research about the differences in self-reported prevalence worldwide. The current research aims to increase the available knowledge by comparing rates of various self-reported distracted driving behaviours from three different regions (Canada, the United States, and Europe). Self-declared mobile use (talking on a hand-held mobile, sending a text message or email), personal acceptability and attitudes towards mobile use while driving were measured as part of the E-Survey of Road usersâ Attitudes (ESRA1) conducted in 25 countries during 2015-2016. The descriptive analysis compared rates of driversâ mobile use behaviours, opinions, and attitudes by region. Two multivariate models predicting self-declared talking on a hand-held phone while driving, and self-declared sending of a text message or email while driving, were also estimated. This presentation will provide an overview of results from this research and place the findings in a broader context of distracted driving in particular and road safety in general, with special attention to differences between regions.Existing literature on distracted driving includes very little research about the differences in self-reported prevalence worldwide. The current research aims to increase the available knowledge by comparing rates of various self-reported distracted driving behaviours from three different regions (Canada, the United States, and Europe). Self-declared mobile use (talking on a hand-held mobile, sending a text message or email), personal acceptability and attitudes towards mobile use while driving were measured as part of the E-Survey of Road usersâ Attitudes (ESRA1) conducted in 25 countries during 2015-2016. The descriptive analysis compared rates of driversâ mobile use behaviours, opinions, and attitudes by region. Two multivariate models predicting self-declared talking on a hand-held phone while driving, and self-declared sending of a text message or email while driving, were also estimated. This presentation will provide an overview of results from this research and place the findings in a broader context of distracted driving in particular and road safety in general, with special attention to differences between regions.