College of Industrial Management Department of Management, Marketing and Operation Management Statistical Analysis for Business OM-502 Analyzing Drivers Attitude Towards Safety (Term Project) Submitted To Dr.Jamal A. Al-Zayer MY By Mohammed Riaz Jaweed (200875) Term 012 King Fahd University Of Petroleum and MineralsNALYZING DRIVERS A’ E TOWAI ROAD SAFETY Overview: -Traffic Accidents have been a serious concern since the start of the automobile age, approximately eleven decades ago. Inspite of this concern, traffic safety problems have prevailed over the past century causing enormous economic and social costs. (T.sayed, 1997). More than 300,000 persons are killed and about 10 to 15 million persons injured annually in road accidents worldwide. These deaths and injuries result in substantial economic and social costs as well as untold grief and physical suffering. The road accident situation worldwide is gradually worsening. In many industrialized countries road casualties have started to rise after declining for the last 10-15 years. Road accidents in many developing countries are worse than in developed countries and are a leading cause of death and injury. These casualties put a heavy burden on the already overloaded medical facilities and services. (http: / /www.worldbank.org/transport/publicat/td-rd5.htm) Despite the fact that there are fewer vehicles, the accident risk is much higher in developing countries than in developed countries. Annual fatalities per 10,000 motor vehicles range from 20 to 200, whereas in industrialized countries the figure is 2 to 5 deaths per 10,000 motor vehicles. Road accident fatalities in developing countries could be 50 to 100 percent higher by the year 2000 compared to current levels. A conservative estimate of the costs of road accidents in developing countries puts them at 1-2 percent of the Gross National Product (GNP). (http: / /www.worldbank.org/transport/publicat/td-rd5.htm) The major difficulties in improving this situation are the lack of commitment by governments to tackle the situation, the lack of knowledge about what to do about the situation, and the lack of data to determine accident causes. factor: ntributin« re Accii (www.alphasom.com According to survey carried out there are three major_ contributory factors to road accidents: a Ec 1. The road user. 2, The road environment. 3. The vehicle.A survey carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory placed these errors into four groups. Observation: (53% drivers & 3% pedestrians); drivers failing to take effective observation interpret speeds and distance or where the driver has not paid attention to the driving task. Lack of skill: (23% drivers); poor decision making and incorrect judgement. Incorrect execution _of manoeuvres: (56% drivers & 5% pedestrians); subjects covered in this group include: Overtaking incorrectly; following too closely to other vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. Impairment: (31% drivers & 0.5% pedestrians); this group involves illness, drugs, and fatigue. Road, weather conditions contributing to accidents:- 15.5% = Poor road design. 14.0% = Lack of road maintenance, flooded roads, dazzle from headlights and bright sunlight. 8.5% = Poor road markings, signs, and street lighting. 6.5% = Road obstructions, parked vehicles, roadwork's and other objects. Mehicle defects that contribute to road accidents: - Tyres = 32% Brakes = 31% Mechanical failure = 11% Lights = 5% Defective load = 5% Unsuitable design = 4% Overall poor condition = 2% Steering = 2% Electrical failure, windscreens and poor visibility = 8% Things to remember to protect yourself from accident risks: - > Try to avoid having a crash by following these simple rules. > Don't break the speed limit.