Secondary task engagement, risk-taking, and safety-related equipment use in German bicycle and e-scooter riders – An observation

Huemer, Anja Katharina; Banach, Elise; Bolten, Nicolas; Helweg, Sarah; Koch, Anjanette; Martin, Tamara J.

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2022.106685

Cited by 20 publications

(21 citation statements)

References 48 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…In this regard, and although at first glance it could be interpreted that, added to a substantial lack of previous research, a combination of reduced cycling infrastructure, training, and tradition (Larouche et al, 2014;Timpabi et al, 2021) might drive low-income countries to report 'worse' behavioural outcomes, this relationship seems not sheer. For instance, it draws attention that Germany, a highincome economy with high investments in infrastructure, road safety education, and an undisputable urban cycling tradition, remains one of the top scorers in terms of self-reported traffic violations, coherently with issues highlighted by previous researchers such as cycling anger (Oehl et al, 2019), secondary task engagement (Huemer et al, 2022), alcohol-intoxicated riding (Bothorn et al, 2022), crowding and road conflicts in urban scenarios (Von Stülpnagel et al, 2022).…”

Section: Cbq Concurrence and Cross-cultural Validity Insightsmentioning

confidence: 63%

Cross-culturally approaching the cycling behaviour questionnaire (CBQ): Evidence from 19 countries

Useche

Alonso²,

Boyko³

et al. 2022

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Section: Cbq Concurrence and Cross-cultural Validity Insightsmentioning

confidence: 63%

Cross-culturally approaching the cycling behaviour questionnaire (CBQ): Evidence from 19 countries

Useche

Alonso²,

Boyko³

et al. 2022

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviou

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

“…No study analysed in this systematic review used United Kingdom data or opinions. Three studies were completed in Germany ( 26 , 29 , 32 ). Two studies used data from multiple continents, including North America, Europe, and Australasia to draw comparisons and conclusions ( 25 , 30 ).…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

E-scooter attitudes and risk-taking behaviours: an international systematic literature review and survey responses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom

Burt,

Ahmed

2023

Front. Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

IntroductionMicromobility initiatives, including electric scooters (e-scooters), are part of the United Kingdom government’s sustainability drive. Since summer 2020, multiple trials have been conducted across the United Kingdom. Safety concerns have been raised around e-scooters joining other vehicles on United Kingdom roads, alongside the numerous private e-scooters illegally ridden on public land. Although literature has been published abroad on perceptions, risk-taking behaviours and attitudes surrounding e-scooters, independent United Kingdom research has concentrated on analysing trauma. Our aim was to identify common themes and recommendations to form conclusions on factors affecting e-scooter trauma hospital admissions.MethodsA systematic literature search in June 2023 extracted studies focused on the primary outcomes of risk factors, perceptions, and attitudes surrounding e-scooters globally from the EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Sciences databases. Two independent reviewers conducted a critical appraisal to extract potential biases and study characteristics. A critical appraisal skills programme (CASP) analysis was also completed. Two online surveys distributed in Birmingham and Wolverhampton focused on: public perception towards e-scooters, and road user attitudes around e-scooters. The target population was residents of the West Midlands who were both riders and non-riders of e-scooters. The surveys were opened in late-March 2023 and closed in late-July 2023.Results443 studies were retrieved with 13 studies being eligible according to our inclusion and exclusion criteria. CASP assessment concluded that the studies were of good quality, however heterogeneity meant sample sizes could not be meaningfully aggregated. Many studies focused on safety concerns whilst others observed risk-taking behaviour, non-rider perceptions, and infrastructure. Our surveys received 299 responses and respondents reported risk-taking behaviours such as pavement riding, alcohol consumption, and minimal helmet use. However, positive opinions were expressed on e-scooter convenience but concerns were raised regarding rider and non-rider safety.DiscussionWhilst global literature had investigated e-scooter attitudes, risk-taking behaviours and perceptions, there was no comparable independent United Kingdom literature. Our literature review and analysis of survey responses concluded that e-scooters were perceived as a sustainable form of transport; however, safety concerns were raised. Our study points to risk-taking behaviours by riders being associated with admissions into hospital emergency departments. We conclude that well maintained infrastructure could improve the safety of both e-scooter riders and vulnerable pedestrians, whilst education and enforcement of clear rules may reduce risk-taking behaviour. The recommendations found in the PACTS reports, and documents from the RNIB confirm our findings. We recommend that hospital data and future studies should differentiate between private and rental e-scooters for robust conclusions to be made.

show abstract

“…However, the use of cell phones was rare. Drivers with a delivery task using a PMD as part of their activities were at higher risk of performing secondary tasks in addition to driving [48]. This observational study found that delivery drivers were most likely to wear headphones or earphones; however, they did not show significantly more traffic violations, inappropriate use of roadway infrastructure, or at-fault crashes.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the context of work-related road crashes, the frequency of injuries among scooter riders and other PMDs was similar according to the different injury areas and severity. Work-related crashes are generally less severe than private crashes [46].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Work-related road traffic crashes: emergence of new modes of personal journey. Analysis based on data from a register of road traffic crashes

Fort,

Connesson,

Brière

et al. 2024

Preprint

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: According to the 2018-2019 People Mobility Survey, work-related journeys (commuting and on-duty journeys) account for approximately 25% of all journeys. The use of non-motorized (nm) and motorized (m) personal mobility devices (PMDs) has steadily increased since their introduction into the French market in the last decade. Objective: This study aimed to describe the characteristics of work-related road accidents and their evolution since the introduction of new PMDs in France. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using data from the Rh&ocircne Road Trauma Registry. Data were collected from 2015 to 2020. We included the data for the victims aged 18-70 years who were injured in work-related accidents. Results: We identified 11,296 individuals aged 18-70 years who experienced work-related road accidents. An injury report was provided for a total of 11,277 patients. A total of 546 passengers and 78 drivers of other motorized vehicles (buses/trams, construction equipment, and tractors) were excluded from the analysis. Seven patients died at the time of the accident, and seven died after hospitalization. Of the 10,653 (94.4%) victims, there were pedestrians (5.1%), or drivers of bicycles (16.9%), scooters (3.8%), other PMDs (roller blades, skateboards, monowheels, gyropods, and hoverboards; 0.4%), motorized two-wheeler (21.4%), car (45.3%), and truck (1.5%). More than half of the scooter drivers and 80% of other PMD-drivers were men. More than 60% of other PMD-drivers and 53% of scooter drivers were under 34 years of age. Most scooter accidents occurred during commuting (95.6%). Sixty-five percent of the scooter- and 50% of other PMD-accidents did not have antagonists. Overall, one-quarter of the victims experienced accidents without antagonists. Most scooter users had injuries to their upper limbs (59.2%), lower limbs (46.8%), face (21.2%) or head (17.9%). Discussion: Most accidents were of low or moderate severity (97.5%; Maximum Abbreviated Injury Scale, MAIS score < 3). The frequency and severity of injuries among scooter- and other PMD users were similar. Scooter antagonists were rarely observed in pedestrian accidents (12/575). Most scooter- and other PMD-accidents did not have antagonists. Conclusion: Many head injuries could be prevented with more widespread use of helmets, among scooter- and other PMD users and bicycle users.

show abstract

Secondary task engagement, risk-taking, and safety-related equipment use in German bicycle and e-scooter riders – An observation

Cited by 20 publications

References 48 publications

Cross-culturally approaching the cycling behaviour questionnaire (CBQ): Evidence from 19 countries

Cross-culturally approaching the cycling behaviour questionnaire (CBQ): Evidence from 19 countries

E-scooter attitudes and risk-taking behaviours: an international systematic literature review and survey responses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom

Work-related road traffic crashes: emergence of new modes of personal journey. Analysis based on data from a register of road traffic crashes

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About