Research on Drivers' Behaviors of Heavy Goods Vehicles Based on Traffic Accident Analysis
Abstract
Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) have played a vital role in transporting goods. These goods are closely related to social development and people's lives, including daily necessities and parcels, and even industrial raw materials such as coal and steel. However, for many reasons, the number and incidence of HGVs traffic accidents remain high in all countries. Since HGVs have the characteristics of large volume, large mass and fast speed, the consequences of HGVs traffic accidents are often very serious, causing numerous property damages, and even seriously threatening people's lives. There are many factors that contribute to this tragedy, but it is worth noticing that HGVs drivers played a vital role. Their bad driving behaviors and habits may be to blame for the accidents. This paper identifies the bad driving behaviors and habits of HGVs drivers that may lead to traffic accidents, and analyzes the impact of these behaviors. This paper also attempts to establish the relationship between external factors such as insurance and drivers' driving behaviors, and explores the impact of public policies on traffic accidents. Finally, this paper draws the conclusion that many bad driving behaviors will lead to HGVs accidents, and several actions from drivers, government and companies can be taken to improve traffic safety. This paper adopts the field observation method, the interview survey method and the literature research method.
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