Project Abstract

Abstract
This research project aims to investigate the impact of bio-data of drivers on the level of road accidents in Nigeria. Road accidents continue to be a major public health concern in Nigeria, with thousands of lives lost annually and significant economic costs incurred. The bio-data of drivers, including age, gender, experience, training, and health status, are crucial factors that can influence driving behavior and, consequently, the likelihood of being involved in road accidents. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study will explore existing research on the relationship between driver bio-data and road accidents, both in Nigeria and globally. By analyzing data from various sources, including accident reports, driver profiles, and demographic information, the research aims to identify patterns and correlations that can shed light on the impact of specific bio-data factors on accident rates. The study will also involve surveys and interviews with drivers, road safety experts, and relevant stakeholders to gain insights into the attitudes, perceptions, and experiences related to driver bio-data and road safety in Nigeria. By gathering qualitative data, the research seeks to provide a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between driver characteristics and accident risk. Furthermore, the project will analyze statistical data on road accidents in Nigeria, including trends, hotspots, and contributing factors. By examining accident data in conjunction with driver bio-data, the research aims to ascertain the extent to which factors such as age, experience, and health conditions influence accident rates in the country. The findings of this research have the potential to inform policy interventions and road safety initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of accidents in Nigeria. By highlighting the significance of driver bio-data in shaping road safety outcomes, the study can contribute valuable insights to efforts aimed at improving driver training programs, licensing regulations, and health screenings for drivers. Overall, this research project seeks to advance our understanding of the role of driver bio-data in influencing road accidents in Nigeria. By examining the intersection of individual characteristics and road safety outcomes, the study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing driver safety and reducing the burden of road accidents on Nigerian society.

Project Overview

INTRODUCTION

1.1.BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

The occurrence of fatal road accidents in Nigeria is alarming. Road accidents in Nigeria overtime have witnessed an unprecedented geometric rise. This has been a major concern to both the populace and the government, this is because a lot of properties loved ones and other valuables have been lost as a result of this malady. Road accidents don’t just occur, they are caused. Given the fact that Nigeria has one of the highest road accidents rate as well as the largest number of death per 10,000 vehicles (Bala 2010), one may be prompted to believe that the level of awareness on the major causes of road traffic accidents is very low among Nigerians. On the contrary, however; Okoro (2010) has shown that Nigerians a well informed on the major causes of accidents. Accidents are defined as anything that happens by chance or anything occurring unexpectedly; Odegbami (2011). Road traffic accident is therefore an unexpected phenomenon that occurs as a result of the use of vehicles on highways. Accidents can either be fatal; it is fatal when it leads to death of the victims or minor when victims sustain serious injuries whether physical or mental. The dividing line between fatal and minor is however thin. As it has been defined, accident would scarcely give warning although careless drivers should anticipate the consequences of their recklessness. In total, accidents do not just occur but they are majorly brought about by human carelessness, recklessness or negligence. Even when the immediate cause of a road accident is traced to mechanical factor, carelessness in the form of omission to check and maintain the vehicle at the right time would have scarcely contributed. Constant checking and maintenance of the vehicles could avert and imminent accident. Road accidents also occur as a result of one of the following factors: Human factors; Vehicle factors; Road and environmental factors according to AUSTROADS (1995). Driving faster or slower than the flow of traffic-which may or may not come with the posted speed limit-has majorly been demonstrated to increase the likelihood of crashes, as shown by the Solomon Curve (OOIDA,2003).The factors of traffic accidents are drivers, the highway and motor vehicles (Aaron 1999). Most traffic accidents often involve the three elements. Most road traffic accidents involve motor vehicles (Stutts and Hunter, 1999). A high proportion of road traffic accidents can be apportioned to bad roads and unsafe human acts. The drunken drivers of motor vehicles make the clearest example (Hijar et al., 2000).

1.2.STATEMENT OF THE GENERAL PROBLEM

The rise in the road traffic accidents in Nigeria has overtime been a cause for major concern. A lot has been said about the age grade, gender, marital status and educational qualification of victims of road traffic study, this also has led us in undertaking this research work with a view to knowing if the bio data of drivers has an effect on how they drive which will ultimately rub off on the level of road traffic accidents in Nigeria.

1.3.AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY

The impact of bio data of drivers on the level of road accidents in Nigeria is centered on the following objectives:

1. To know if the victims of road traffic accidents is gender related.
2.  To know if the victims of road traffic accidents is age related.
3. To know if there is a relationship between marital status of victims and the level of road traffic accidents in Nigeria.
4. To know if there is a relationship between educational qualification of victims and the level of road traffic accidents in Nigeria.

1.4.SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The significance of the study is to benefit both the research and readers, for it makes for a very interesting and educational reading, since the study will attempt to make everything in detail which will attract readers and researchers. The research hypotheses and date analysis will also enable organization to determine whether or not bio data of drivers has an impact on how they drive which in turn leads to the level of road traffic accidents.

1.5.SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The scope of this study is on the impact of bio data of drivers in relation to the level of road traffic accidents in Nigeria.

1.6.LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

A study of this nature will normally entails investigation into a variety of issues to be able to achieve a comprehensive study of the problems, a lot of constraint would be encountered in form of collection of data, lack of adequate information and scarcity of researchers infrastructures. A principal limitation of this survey is the difficulty in getting accurate information on the bio data of victims of road traffic accidents.

1.7.DEFINITION OF TERMS

• Accident: an unpleasant event, especially in a vehicle, that happens unexpectedly and causes injury, death or damage.
• Traffic: the vehicles that are on a road at a particular time.
• Fatal: causing or ending in death.
• Malady: a serious problem or an illness.
• Vehicle: a thing that is used for transporting people or goods from one place to another.

1.8. RESEARCH HYPOTHESES

Hypothesis 1

H0:   there is no relationship between the age of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

H1:   there is a relationship between the age of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

Hypothesis 2

H0:   there is no relationship between the gender of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

H1:   there is a relationship between the gender of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

Hypothesis 3

H0:   there is no relationship between the educational qualification of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

H1:   there is a relationship between the educational qualification of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

Hypothesis 4

H0:   there is no relationship between the marital status of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

H1:   there is a relationship between the marital status of victims of road traffic accidents and the level of accidents in Nigeria.

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