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Psychosocial Factors Influencing Commercial Drivers’ Recklessness
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1.3 Purpose of the Study
The general objective of
this study is to explore the effect of psycho-social factors on
commercial drivers’ recklessness. Other specific objectives of this
study are to:
a. To examine the influence of drug use on commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State.
b. To assess the relationship between drunkenness and commercial drivers’ recklessness.
c. To investigate the link between over-speeding and road traffic accidents.
d. To find out the influence of use of seat-belt on commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State.
1.4 Research Questions
The undertaking of this research project will beam a searchlight on the following research questions;
1. What is the influence of drug use on commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State?
2. Is there any relationship between drunkenness and commercial drivers’ recklessness?
3. To what extent is over-speeding related to road traffic accidents?
4. Will the use of seat-belt have any influence on commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State?
1.5 Research Hypotheses
The researcher intends to test the following hypotheses:
1. There would be significant relationship between drug use and commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State.
2. There would be relationship between drunkenness and commercial drivers’ recklessness
3. There would be significant relationship between over-speeding and road traffic accidents.
The use of seat-belt has no influence on commercial drivers’ safety in Lagos State.
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