A comparison of the driving behavior between remunerated and volunteer drivers


Autoria(s): Newnam, Sharon A.; Watson, Barry C.
Data(s)

01/02/2011

Resumo

Introduction: Past research suggests that some groups of work-related drivers practice more safe driving behavior than others. However, no research to date has compared the driving behavior of those remunerated for their services and volunteer work-related drivers. As such, based on a theoretical discussion of the organizational and social contexts in which work-related driving occurs, this study hypothesized that volunteers would report safer driving behavior compared with remunerated drivers. Methods: One-hundred and ninety remunerated drivers and fifty-nine volunteers completed a self-reported driving behavior questionnaire. Results: Some support was found for the hypotheses, as volunteers reported more safe driving behavior than remunerated drivers. Specifically, volunteers reported less inattention and tiredness while driving compared to remunerated drivers. Conclusions: The results suggested that organizations need to formalize the roles and responsibilities of the work-related driver, and better integrate driving within the wider occupational health and safety system.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/37716/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/37716/1/Newnam_%26_Watson.pdf

DOI:10.1016/j.ssci.2010.09.012

Newnam, Sharon A. & Watson, Barry C. (2011) A comparison of the driving behavior between remunerated and volunteer drivers. Safety Science, 49(2), pp. 339-344.

Fonte

Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Qld (CARRS-Q); Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #170107 Industrial and Organisational Psychology #work-related driving #occupational safety #volunteers #fleet safety
Tipo

Journal Article