Publication: Risk-Taking Behaviors of Young Motorcycle Drivers in Thailand
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2024-01-01
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2-s2.0-85191439157
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Urban Economics, Real Estate, Transportation and Public Policy
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45
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62
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Urban Economics, Real Estate, Transportation and Public Policy (2024) , 45-62
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Permpoonwiwat C.K., Chantith C. Risk-Taking Behaviors of Young Motorcycle Drivers in Thailand. Urban Economics, Real Estate, Transportation and Public Policy (2024) , 45-62. 62. doi:10.1142/9789811271663_0002 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/20351
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Abstract
This study aims to examine the risky motorcycle riding behaviors among young people in Thailand. An Ordered Logit Model is used to evaluate the association between motorcycle drivers (ages 15-24 years), accident characteristics, and accident outcomes (including deaths, permanent disabilities, and injuries). The study finds that the two main characteristics of youth associated with risk-taking behaviors are driving without a helmet and being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Young males are significantly more likely to be driving recklessly and are involved in more severe crashes than females. In an effort to prevent road traffic accidents among youth, effective training courses must be implemented, especially motorbike-riding skills for safety. These include addressing the major risk factors, through legislation and enforcement, and by educating teenagers and young adults about the use of protective equipment.