Analysis of the Probability of Driving Distraction for Motorcycle Riders in Medan City

Abstract

Driving distractionis an activity carried out while driving that causes a division of concentration which can increase the risk of an accident. This research was conducted to determine the probability of motorcyclists engaging in driving distraction according to predetermined conditions. The types of distraction studied were the distraction of using cellphones and talking to passengers. Questionnaires were distributed and direct observations were carried out to obtain the results of mapping driving distraction among motorcyclists in the city of Medan. The results of data analysis using the logit and Probit models show that when driving is distracted using a cellphone is significantly influenced by the variables Driving Time, Weather, Driving Speed, Road Conditions, and Route Type. Meanwhile, distraction from talking to passengers is significantly influenced by the variables weather, driving speed and traffic situation. The conditions that have the most potential for driving distraction to occur are: driving situation in the morning, sunny weather, low speed, road conditions without potholes, smooth traffic situation, 1 lane 2 lane 2 direction undivided type, and quiet road shoulder situation.