Analysis Of The Effects Of Mobile Phones’ Usage On Drivers’ Behaviour In Abeokuta City, Nigeria

Olapeju, O.O and Lasisi, A.L (2016) Analysis Of The Effects Of Mobile Phones’ Usage On Drivers’ Behaviour In Abeokuta City, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 3 (8). pp. 16-20. ISSN 2394-4404

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Abstract

The aim of this research is to analysis the effects of mobile phone on drivers’ behavior and safety in Abeokuta. The objectives are to investigate the experiences of automobile drivers with respect to the use of mobile phones while driving; to investigate the role of traffic authority in the regulation of drivers’ phone usage; to make recommendation on how drivers’ mobile phone use can be regulated and create awareness in enhancing public safety. The target population of this research comprises of both commercial and private drivers, and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). The sample frame for this research is the total number of registered automobile commercial drivers in Abeokuta which is 1,256 (NURTW, Abeokuta chapter). 8% of the sampling frame, was randomly selected in arriving at the sample population of 100 for the commercial drivers. However, Asero Grammar School was purposively selected as the sampling area for drivers that are not commercial in nature (Private Drivers). Total enumeration was adopted as all the teachers with automobiles were completely administered questionnaires. Altogether, one hundred and twenty five (125) questionnaires were administered to get primary data for this research. Interview was equally conducted to traffic officials of the FRSC. Findings, among others, reveal 19% of those who claim to use their mobile phones while driving had once been involved in accidents. The study recommends that the increment of the fine of the penalty on the use of mobile phones while driving under the Federal Road Safety Commission Offences and Penalties from N 4,000 to N 20,000 will represent a more effective deterrent.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Geography
Depositing User:	Mr Daniel Kumoye
Date Deposited:	07 Sep 2020 19:33
Last Modified:	07 Sep 2020 19:33
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1186

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