title: Modifying behaviour to reduce over-speeding in work-related drivers: an objective approach.
abstract: The goal of this study was to utilise an objective measurement tool, via an on-board Diagnostic tool (OBDII), to explore the effectiveness of a behaviour modification intervention designed to reduce over-speed violations in a group of work-related drivers. It was predicted that over-speed violations would be decreased following participation in a behaviour modification intervention where drivers received weekly feedback on their speeding performance and goal setting exercises. The final analysis included the on-road behaviour of 16 drivers, all of whom completed each stage of the intervention programme. As predicted, over-speed violations significantly decreased from pre-test to post-test, after controlling for kilometres driven. These findings offer practical guidance for industry in developing interventions designed to improve work-related driving behaviour.
authors: Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Australia. Electronic address: sharon.newnam@monash.edu.
authors: Sharon
authors: S
authors: Newnam
authors: Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland 4059, Australia. Electronic address: i.lewis@qut.edu.au.
authors: Ioni
authors: I
authors: Lewis
authors: Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Australia. Electronic address: amanda.warmerdam@monash.edu.
authors: Amanda
authors: A
authors: Warmerdam
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000517:prevention & control*; D001315:Australia; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016272:Occupational Health; D012309:Risk-Taking
keywords: Driving behaviour; Intervention; Telemetry; Work-related driving