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An Integrated Approach to the Spanish Driving Behavior Questionnaire (SDBQ) in the City of Cuenca, Ecuador

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  • Fabricio Esteban Espinoza-Molina

    (Transportation Engineering Research Group, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana (UPS), Cuenca 010105, Ecuador)

  • Martin Ortega

    (Departamento de Eléctrica, Electrónica y Telecomunicaciones, Universidad de Cuenca, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador)

  • Katherine Elizabeth Sandoval Escobar

    (Facultad de Administración de Empresas (FADE), Escuela Superior Politecnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH), Carrera de Finanzas, Panamericana Sur Km1/2 Street, Riobamba 060106, Ecuador)

  • Javier Stalin Vazquez Salazar

    (University Institute of Automobile Research Francisco Aparicio Izquierdo (INSIA), Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, 28031 Madrid, Spain)

Abstract

Traffic collisions are the seventh leading cause of death in Ecuador, with reckless driving being one of the main causes. Although there are statistical data on traffic crashes, there has not yet been a comprehensive investigation of the causes. Therefore, the main objective of this study is to investigate unsafe driving behavior using a modified version of the Spanish Driving Behavior Questionnaire (SDBQ) adapted for Ecuador. The 34-item SDBQ we used has four main dimensions: lapses, errors, violations, and aggressive driving. To apply the SDBQ, a stratified random probability sample of 470 drivers with valid driver’s licenses aged 18–69 was used. Of the drivers, 68.8% were male, while 33.2% were female. We used a chi-square test and descriptive statistics to analyze the data for the SDBQ application items. Finally, four generalized linear Poisson models were used. The results show that taxi drivers have the highest scores on three of the four main dimensions of the SDBQ and male drivers are more likely than female drivers to cause traffic accidents. Drivers are also more likely to cause traffic accidents if they drive more hours per day. This research is the first of its kind to analyze driver behavior-based solutions in Ecuador to reduce traffic accidents. The error factor is the most critical outcome of dangerous behavior in the city of Cuenca. The SDBQ aims to foster a culture of safety and sustainability by promoting road safety measures through legislation and traffic regulations.

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  • Fabricio Esteban Espinoza-Molina & Martin Ortega & Katherine Elizabeth Sandoval Escobar & Javier Stalin Vazquez Salazar, 2024. "An Integrated Approach to the Spanish Driving Behavior Questionnaire (SDBQ) in the City of Cuenca, Ecuador," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(12), pages 1-16, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:16:y:2024:i:12:p:4885-:d:1410509
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    1. Faris Tarlochan & Mohamed Izham Mohamed Ibrahim & Batool Gaben, 2022. "Understanding Traffic Accidents among Young Drivers in Qatar," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(1), pages 1-13, January.
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