Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance

<p>Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines how time pressure impacts the driving behaviors of both taxi and n...

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Main Author: Qinaat Hussain (15294164) (author)
Other Authors: Wael K.M. Alhajyaseen (16936908) (author)
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description <p>Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines how time pressure impacts the driving behaviors of both taxi and non-professional drivers. In this regard, a driving simulator experiment was carried out to assess the driving behaviors of both groups under time pressure. The simulation drive included different scenarios such as a stop sign, a pedestrian crosswalk, four intersections, a school zone, a slow bus and a drop-off location. The study recruited 55 taxi drivers and 55 non-professional drivers to take part in the experiment. Each participant completed the simulation drive twice, with the second drive conducted after they were informed that a reward would be given for finishing the trip more quickly. The findings reveal that drivers exhibited significantly riskier behaviors under time pressure, including higher speeds and reduced adherence to traffic rules. When comparing both groups, non-professional drivers displayed higher speeds and riskier behaviors across various scenarios, whereas taxi drivers were more likely to commit violations associated with drop-offs. These findings call for targeted awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement to reduce risky behaviors under time pressure. Flexible scheduling for non-professional drivers and incentive programs for taxi drivers can further promote safer practices. Policymakers can use these insights to design strategies that address the risks associated with time pressure.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Accident Analysis & Prevention<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2024.107864" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2024.107864</a></p>
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spelling Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and complianceQinaat Hussain (15294164)Wael K.M. Alhajyaseen (16936908)Health sciencesPublic healthPsychologySocial and personality psychologyDriving simulatorTime pressureTaxi driversHuman factorsRoad safety<p>Drivers often encounter time pressure, which can lead to riskier driving habits, decreased safety margins, and a higher chance of accidents. Given that taxi drivers frequently experience these conditions, this study examines how time pressure impacts the driving behaviors of both taxi and non-professional drivers. In this regard, a driving simulator experiment was carried out to assess the driving behaviors of both groups under time pressure. The simulation drive included different scenarios such as a stop sign, a pedestrian crosswalk, four intersections, a school zone, a slow bus and a drop-off location. The study recruited 55 taxi drivers and 55 non-professional drivers to take part in the experiment. Each participant completed the simulation drive twice, with the second drive conducted after they were informed that a reward would be given for finishing the trip more quickly. The findings reveal that drivers exhibited significantly riskier behaviors under time pressure, including higher speeds and reduced adherence to traffic rules. When comparing both groups, non-professional drivers displayed higher speeds and riskier behaviors across various scenarios, whereas taxi drivers were more likely to commit violations associated with drop-offs. These findings call for targeted awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement to reduce risky behaviors under time pressure. Flexible scheduling for non-professional drivers and incentive programs for taxi drivers can further promote safer practices. Policymakers can use these insights to design strategies that address the risks associated with time pressure.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Accident Analysis & Prevention<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2024.107864" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2024.107864</a></p>2024-11-27T21:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.aap.2024.107864https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Driving_against_the_clock_Investigating_the_impacts_of_time_pressure_on_taxi_and_non-professional_drivers_safety_and_compliance/28106858CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/281068582024-11-27T21:00:00Z
spellingShingle Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
Qinaat Hussain (15294164)
Health sciences
Public health
Psychology
Social and personality psychology
Driving simulatorTime pressure
Taxi drivers
Human factors
Road safety
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title Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
title_full Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
title_fullStr Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
title_full_unstemmed Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
title_short Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
title_sort Driving against the clock: Investigating the impacts of time pressure on taxi and non-professional drivers’ safety and compliance
topic Health sciences
Public health
Psychology
Social and personality psychology
Driving simulatorTime pressure
Taxi drivers
Human factors
Road safety