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The effect of different mobile uses on crash frequency among young drivers: application of statistical models and clustering analysis

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Title of Periodical
International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion
Issue published
Volume 30, 2023 - Issue 1
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Place Published
UK
Publisher
Informa UK limited, Trading as Taylor & Trancis Group
Date Issued
2022
Language
English
English Abstract
Abstract: This study focuses on investigating the use of mobile phones among young drivers by employing an online questionnaire survey data. Ordinal logistic regression model was used for modelling the probabilities of crashes due to different uses of mobile phone while driving. Moreover, binary logistic regression models were used for predicting the probabilities of different uses of mobile phone. Logistic regression models revealed that texting and internet use have the same likelihood of causing crashes. Drivers having prior experience of being fined for mobile phone use, also showed a higher tendency to be involved in 2 crashes. Moreover, these drivers had a higher likelihood of being involved in texting, as compared to other uses of mobile phones. Drivers with more education had a higher tendency for internet use during driving. Drivers who use mobile phone for long periods during driving have a lesser tendency to get involved in texting, internet use or GPS navigation. Moreover, drivers with a previous crash record have less likelihood of being involved in texting. The models of this study can be useful in developing effective road safety measures. Clustering was also applied in this study which reinforced the findings of the statistical analysis and models.
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