Research Article

A Study on the Differences in Driving Skills of Chinese Bus and Taxi Drivers

Table 3

DSI used in this study.

DSI-Items (α = 0.750)

Factor 1-Safety consciousness (α = 0.819)
DSI-14 Following traffic lights carefully
DSI-11 Conforming to speed limits
DSI-7 Conforming to traffic rules
DSI-8 Keeping a sufficient following distance
DSI-15 Parking in legal places only
DSI-10 Relinquishing one’s rights

Factor 2-Technical driving skills (α = 0.674)
DSI-12 Fluent lane-changing in heavy traffic
DSI-9 Overtaking
DSI-1 Driving fast if necessary
DSI-5 Avoiding competition in traffic
DSI-13 Fast reactions

Factor 3-Risk perception (α = 0.700)
DSI-4 Driving in a strange city
DSI-3 Perceiving hazards in traffic
DSI-6 Driving on slippery roads
DSI-2 Driving in the dark