Citation

Asai M, Ikeda Y, Nakai M. IATSS Res. 1980; 4(1): 34-41.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, International Association of Traffic and Safety Sciences, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

Japanese drivers' attitudes and behavior are compared to those of motorists in England, France, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and West Germany. It is shown that drivers in every country surveyed, except West Germany, are highly fearful of road accidents; the highest degree of fear is in Japan. Japanese drivers seem to blame accidents on vehicle quality or road condition, rather than recognizing themselves as responsible. In contrast to the other countries, Japanese drivers blame tailgating on ignorance of proper braking distance. In West Germany, England, and South Africa, drivers believe that they adhere to the speed limit. Spanish drivers have confidence only in themselves with regard to keeping the speed limit, and they do not trust other drivers to follow the limit. In Japan and France, drivers do not trust themselves or others in keeping the speed limit. Japanese drivers recognize the effectiveness of seat belts and the need for legislation on seat belt use, but the rate of use is very low. European nations are more practical than Japan concerning measures to improve the existing road environment, while Japanese drivers are more interested in new road construction. Attitudes; Behavior; Drivers; Foreign; Traffic crashes; Close following

Language: en