Evaluación de la percepción de riesgo vial en conductores con licencia tipo D y E, mediante el uso de fotografías

Abstract

Abstract: Traffic accidents on rural roads, due to errors in the hazard perception by drivers, is a subject seriously evaluated worldwide, since the reduction in the number of accidents implies a measure to safeguard lives and important economic resources, however, in Ecuador, there are no previous investigations that evaluatethis factor, specifically in professional drivers who have among their obligations, high kilometers of travel in addition to the transport of passengers.The objective of this research being to determine the capacity to perceive road hazardby drivers with Type D and E licenses, through the application of a photographic recognition survey of different sections of road with different levels of risk.The results have determined that despite the road training received, intra-and inter-cantonal and provincial passenger transport drivers do not adequately perceive road risks, particularly those related to the sides of the road, and their value judgment is based mainly in the quality of the signage and an adequate geometric design.