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21	Defensive driving as a preventative strategy for road traffic violations and collisions in Zimbabwe Guruva, Danai 28 February 2002 (has links) The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of defensive driving as a preventative strategy for road traffic violations and collisions in Zimbabwe. A sample of one hundred defensive driving graduates was used in the study. The descriptive survey method was used and data were collected using a questionnaire schedule. Literature review revealed that the majority of similar s udies by other researchers indicate that defensive driving is effective in preventing traffic violations and traffic collisions. The major findings of the present study showed that: (a) The defensive driving course is effective in preventing traffic violations and collisions; and (b) The defensive driving course should be compulsory in Zimbabwe. In view of these findings, this researcher urges the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe to request the government to make legislation that compels every motorist to attend the defensive driving course. The same organisation should start conducting research on road traffic accidents. / Criminology and Security Science / MA (Criminology) Defensive driving course Driver improvement programme Driver training Preventable accident Preventative strategy Road traffic safety Road courtesy Before and after study Assessment of effectiveness Evaluation 363.1207096891 Traffic safety -- Zimbabwe Automobile driver education -- Zimbabwe Traffic violations -- Zimbabwe

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