Assessment of Aggressive Behavior, Traffic Safety Rules and Regulation of Female Drivers in the Capital City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Comprehensive Study

Ali Shariq; Zafar Rasheed; Abdulaziz M. Alharbi; Abdulrahman AAB. Wahaq; Fawaz S. Alharbi; Ahmed Alsolai; Yunes A. Alothaim; Hasan HH. Alsughayer; Hamad Alamer; Mohammed A. Alnassar; Thamer SS. Al-Enez; Waleed Al Abdulmonem

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2023.11507

Authors

Ali Shariq Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Zafar Rasheed Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Abdulaziz M. Alharbi Department of Public Health, Directorate of Health Affairs in Al-Qassim, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Abdulrahman AAB. Wahaq Riyadh Second Health Cluster, Department of Public Health, Al-Kahleej 1 Primary Healthcare Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3108-1400
Fawaz S. Alharbi AKU Department, Riyadh Alkhabra Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ahmed Alsolai Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2724-4692
Yunes A. Alothaim Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Hasan HH. Alsughayer Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Hamad Alamer Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Alnassar Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
Thamer SS. Al-Enez Specialized Comprehensive Clinics for Security Forces, Council of Ministers, Hafar Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia
Waleed Al Abdulmonem Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2984-9262

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2023.11507

Keywords:

Female drivers, Dula dangerous driving index, Road traffic injuries., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Road Traffic Injuries (RTIs) is a vital concern that affect mutually both developed and undeveloped countries. In Saudi Arabia the death rate from traffic accidents is approximately 28.8 per 100,000 people. In the year 2018, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia finally set an end to its legal ban on car driving for women, providing the way for millions of new drivers to steer across the country. Conversely, gender has a statistically momentous impact on driving behavior.

AIM: In this study we studied about the principal attitudes and behaviors of female drivers in Capital City Riyadh.

METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study in which we analyzed female’s behavior which they are living in Riyadh City using the “Dulla index” instrument to identify whether aggressive driving behavior is expected in females in Riyadh.

RESULTS: Using DDDI, we found that aggressive and dangerous driving behavior is not common among female drivers in Riyadh City. However, aggressive behavior was found three times more among employees when they drive than students, as well as participants with the educational level of (diploma/bachelor), (Singles/Divorced/widows), and those who (employees) were more likely associated with the behaviors of risky driving than their counterpart.

CONCLUSION: This study revealed that the women who reside in Riyadh city are well-educated about the traffic laws, and the rate of aggressive, dangerous driving behavior was uncommon among them. Further studies are required to augment knowledge and condense the hazardous driving behaviors in Saudi Arabia.

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