Assessing characteristics related to the use of seatbelts and cell phones by drivers: Application of a bivariate probit model |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute for Choice - Business School, University of South Australia, Australia;2. School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK;3. Department of Urban Planning, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran;4. Department of Urban Planning, Pishtazan Higher Education Institute, Shiraz, Iran |
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| Abstract: | IntroductionThe effects of cell phone use and safety belt use have been an important focus of research related to driver safety. Cell phone use has been shown to be a significant source of driver distraction contributing to substantial degradations in driver performance, while safety belts have been demonstrated to play a vital role in mitigating injuries to crash-involved occupants.MethodThis study examines the prevalence of cell phone use and safety belt non-use among the driving population through direct observation surveys. A bivariate probit model is developed to simultaneously examine the factors that affect cell phone and safety belt use among motor vehicle drivers.ResultsThe results show that several factors may influence drivers' decision to use cell phones and safety belts, and that these decisions are correlated.Practical applicationsUnderstanding the factors that affect both cell phone use and safety belt non-use is essential to targeting policy and programs that reduce such behavior. |
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