KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF ROAD RULES AND REGULATIONS (WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO GALLE DISTRICT)

Abstract

Knowledge, attitude and practices of road rules and regulations are more important to maintain a safe transportation system especially in developing countries. According to the study, knowledge, attitude and practices analysis based on the experience of driving and age of the driver. Multiple linear regression is utilized for the sample selection. Multistage cluster sampling was used throughout the questionnaire and also used 22 independent variables. Data were collected through a questionnaire. According to the study, conviction about high speed, attitude of alcohol usage while driving,observed speed limits and looking in the mirror before overtake have positive relationships with the experience of driving and also age of the driver.Waiting for the vehicle while driving and stopping zebra crossing until crossing have a negative relationship with experience of driving. Looking at road signs when driving has a negative relationship with both experience of driving and age of the driver. Mainly practice elements depend on both experience of driving and age of the driver.