“The Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Ill Effects of Risk-Taking Behaviour among Young Drivers ”

Road traffic injuries constitute the leading cause of death among children and young adults aged 5-29 years worldwide. This descriptive study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of young drivers regarding the adverse effects of risk-taking behaviors and to examine the association between practice levels and selected demographic variables. The study was conducted at KMCT College of Nursing and School of Nursing, Manassery, Kozhikode. A total of 100 students who drove two-wheelers were recruited over two days using a convenience sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, tabulated, and analyzed with appropriate statistical tests. Among the 100 participants, the majority (68%) demonstrated moderate knowledge levels, 54% exhibited low risk tolerance attitudes, and 96% reported good driving practices. Findings revealed a significant association between practice level and the type of two-wheeler commonly used. The study highlights that a considerable proportion of young drivers continue to exhibit low risk tolerance attitudes and inadequate knowledge. These findings underscore the importance of targeted awareness programs to enhance knowledge, foster positive attitudes, and promote safer driving practices among young riders.

Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Risk-taking behaviour, Young drivers.

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