Assessing Driver Behaviour: A Comparative Study Between Questionnaire-Based and Experimental Approaches Utilising a Mobile-Telematics System

This study delves into the pressing issue of road accidents in Malaysia by adopting a multidimensional approach, combining traditional self-reported questionnaires and cutting-edge mobile-telematic system to gain a better understanding of driver behaviour, with a particular focus on drivers' gender. Our study uncovers intriguing insights where quantitative analysis reveals distinct attitudes and risky behaviours exhibited by both genders. In contrast, mobile-telematics provide a cost-effective and accessible means of capturing driver speed. However, the outcomes of these two approaches diverge significantly. The questionnaire results highlighted that males tend to hold stronger proclivities for speeding and exhibit a higher propensity for such behaviour compared to females. This gender-based disparity extends to attitudes toward speeding. On the other hand, mobile-telematic experiment data presents a different narrative, indicating that individuals of both genders frequently exceed speed limits, even on routes with identical speed limit. This emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive road safety measures. Our study concludes that the amalgamation of a self-reported questionnaires and mobile-telematic offers a subtle distinction in understanding of driver behaviour, aiding in the development of strategies to enhance road safety in order to reduce road accidents.