Research Article

Incorporating the Theory of Planned Behaviour into Distracted Driving: Influencing Factors and Intervention Effects

Table 4

Driving distraction degree of drivers.

NumberItemsMean (SD)

Cognitive distractions2.79 (1.274)
B 1Thinking about the minutiae of work or life2.61 (1.152)
B 2Answering calls from family, friends, or colleagues on city roads2.87 (1.312)
B 4Answering calls from family, friends, or colleagues on the highway2.26 (1.331)
B 6Talking to other people in the car3.43 (1.301)

Visual distractions2.11 (1.161)
B 9Being drawn to a billboard or object on the side of the road2.36 (1.095)
B 10Being drawn to pedestrians or events1.90 (0.933)
B 12Checking mobile phone messages1.86 (1.026)
B 13Answering mobile phone messages1.54 (0.909)
B 15Switching songs, radio, and other vehicle entertainment systems2.89 (1.310)

Physical distractions2.21 (1.131)
B 2Answering calls from acquaintances on city roads (hand-held)1.78 (1.251)
B 4Answering calls from acquaintances on the highway (hand-held)1.51 (0.979)
B 13Answering mobile phone messages1.54 (0.909)
B 14Adjusting air conditioning temperature and windows3.31 (1.206)
B 15Switching songs, radio, and other vehicle entertainment systems2.89 (1.310)
Overall2.41 (1.335)