Distracted Driver Behaviour in South African Townships: A Roadside Observation Study

dc.contributor.authorBinda, P.
dc.contributor.authorMuronga, K.
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-20T12:37:51Z
dc.date.available2020-04-20T12:37:51Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionPapers presented at the 38th International Southern African Transport Conference on "Disruptive transport technologies - is South and Southern Africa ready?" held at CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa on 8th to 11th July 2019.
dc.description.abstractDriving is an activity which requires full concentration, which means that the driver needs to concentrate on physically controlling the vehicle, mentally making good decisions and at the same time, monitoring the driving environment. One of the safety issues regarding distracted driving is that no matter how well a driver thinks (s)he can drive; a distraction can potentially compromise safe driving. This study observed drivers during their driving task, from the road side at selected locations at public hospitals. The research focused on vehicle drivers at an intersection near Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto and Dr George Mukhari Hospital in Ga-Rankuwa. This paper provides the results of the study and its relevancy to improve road safety in South Africa.
dc.format.extent10 pages
dc.format.mediumPDF
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/74254
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSouthern African Transport Conference
dc.rightsSouthern African Transport Conference
dc.titleDistracted Driver Behaviour in South African Townships: A Roadside Observation Study
dc.typeArticle

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