Two Wheeler Riding Behaviour among Youth- A Case Study from Manjeri

International Journal of Civil Engineering
© 2018 by SSRG - IJCE Journal
Volume 5 Issue 5
Year of Publication : 2018
Authors : Sivakumar B, Najeeha, Jasil TK, Mohammed Shibili NK, Salman Farsis Ap, Fidha Sanam Mt
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Sivakumar B, Najeeha, Jasil TK, Mohammed Shibili NK, Salman Farsis Ap, Fidha Sanam Mt, "Two Wheeler Riding Behaviour among Youth- A Case Study from Manjeri," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 5,  no. 5, pp. 34-36, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V5I5P107

Abstract:

The alarming increase in the mortality rate of youth owing to road traffic accidents has been a great concern globally. Powered two wheeler constitute a very endangered type of road user. The notable increase in their share in traffic and the high risk of severe accident occurrence raise the need for further research. This study is undertaken to find the trends of two wheeler riding behaviour among youth around Manjeri town. This paper aimed at getting an insight into the psychological factors associated with road behaviours. The data collected through a questionnaire survey and detailed statistical analysis is carried out to understand the behaviour. Microscopic analysis like rider behaviour, interaction with other motorized traffic is examined in this paper.

Keywords:

Two wheeler riding behaviour, Aggressive riding, Absence of enforcement, Traffic rule violation.

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