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KMID : 1003620150070010017
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Journal of Korean Aging Health Friendly Policy Association
2015 Volume.7 No. 1 p.17 ~ p.28
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A Study on Korean Self-Report Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) by Drivers aged 65 or over in the Taxi Service Industry
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Lee Hye-Jin
Gu Young-Hwa
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Abstract
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Objective : This research aims to examine the causes of accidents and risk factors that can occur while driving by using Korean Self-Report Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) for drivers aged 65 or over in the taxi service industry, in accordance with the aging society.
Methods : The Korean Self-Report Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) was carried out on 32 drivers in the taxi service industry in Busan, for four weeks from February 1st to March 30th, 2015.
Results : 1. In a driving situation that requires concentration, more than 50% of respondents answered ‘a little difficult, in all factors.’ 2. For a general driving skill, 17 respondents (53.1%) answered it is a ‘little difficult’ to keep the lane in an area with a blurry lane, uneven road, and no marking, while the other items were mostly answered ‘not difficult.’ 3. In an external environment and weather, all items were mostly answered ‘a little difficult’ and ‘very difficult.’ 4. In terms of space and distance, 19 people (59.4%) answered it is ‘a little difficult’ to park in a dark space or at night, and other items were usually answered ‘not difficult.’ 5. The correlation between the research subjects’ general characteristics and factors had a significant difference with ‘parallel parking to fit the space in a parking lot,’ in terms of their age and work. The correlation also showed a significant difference (P<0.05) in ‘reading a road sign in advance at a discreet distance’ in terms of work hour.
Conclusion : The research result analyzed and demonstrated the causes of accidents that can occur while elderly drivers are driving. The result will be used as a clinical and foundational data of the Korean Self-Report Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) for various elders. Also, a more systemized driving evaluation should be implemented for elders.
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KEYWORD
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Aged workers, Elderly driving, K-SDBM
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