화물자동차 안전교육 프로그램 개발 및 추진전략에 관한 연구

Abstract

With the development of the logistics industry, there has been a rapid surge in truck traffic volume, giving rise to pronounced traffic congestion and a surge in traffic accidents. The fatality rate, which gauges the number of deaths per 100 traffic accidents, rising from 2.7 in 2020 to 2.8 in 2021. and was about twice higher than passenger cars and buses. This rate stood at nearly double that of passenger cars and buses. Although extant studies have underscored the significance of driver education as a pivotal factor in enhancing truck traffic safety, the realm of research concerning the formulation of comprehensive truck driver education programs remains underdeveloped. This study surveyed safety managers and truck drivers of freight transportation companies to identify the requirements for the development and operation of education programs such as the main contents, training period, and training method. Based on this, truck driver education programs (draft) are proposed by considering the truck drivers’ characteristics. In addition, 8 representative domestic freight transportation companies were selected to do in-depth interviews. Through this, the need for a truck driver traffic safety education program was confirmed. It was implied that legal and institutional support for education program’s development and management needs to be prepared. In light of these findings, this study elucidates a comprehensive strategy to foster the successful creation and streamlined operation of educational programs. The outcomes of this research are poised to serve as fundamental reference material for the formulation of targeted truck driver education programs within pertinent organizations, including the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, in the times ahead.