Role of drivers' personal characteristics in understanding traffic sign symbols

摘要

This study investigated the role of age, marital status, gender, nationality, educational background and monthly income in drivers' comprehension of traffic signs. The populations sampled here were from five Arabian Gulf Countries. A total of 28 symbolic warning and regulatory signs were investigated. A questionnaire specially prepared to collect the necessary data was distributed to over 9000 drivers in the five countries; 4774 responded (53/100). The results indicated substantial problems with the level of comprehension among the drivers about the traffic signs.