The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #41250

Jeffrey D. Ewen, MPH RPH, ESU, 36 Club CT, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, 570-421-0844, ewen@ptd.net

With continued population growth and urban sprawl aggressive driving has increased as a public health problem. Thousands of persons have been injured and hundreds killed as a result of aggressive driving. Aggressive driving behavior was measured on a Pennsylvania interstate highway over a one-month period. Incidents of speeding, tailgating, weaving between lanes, cutting off, flashing headlights, and inappropriate gestures were recorded. Speeding was the most common habit, with the other behaviors occurring at various levels. This study demonstrates the need for driving behavior modification in order to ensure safety for motor vehicle operators on Pennsylvania highways.

Learning Objectives:

• 1)Participant will be able to identify 5 types of aggressive driving habits.
• 2)Participant will learn 5 applicable techniques to help avoid becoming a victim of aggressive driving.
• 3)Participant will learn a way to measure aggressive driving in participant's community.

Keywords: Injury Prevention, Safety

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.