Women Driving

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Abstract Flow Chart (stating the methodology) Introduction to the Project General Discussions (Driving Safety Across The World)

* Road Surveys Of USA

* Road Surveys Of UK

* Road Surveys Of India

* Road Surveys Of China

* Road Surveys Of Canada

* Road Surveys Of Pakistan

Questionnaire and Compiled Results of Pakistan Questionnaire and Compiled Results of Jordan Comparison in the Results of Pakistan and Jordan Final Report:

* Review

* Conclusions

* Executive Summary

* Recommendations

* Bibliography


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ABSTRACT

Essentially our topic is:

Road safety issues of female drivers and problems faced by them during driving

In this report we will study most of the problems faced by females specifically of Pakistan and Jordan during

driving.Ever since women have stepped on the roads, undoubtedly their femininity is taken as a guarantee of bad

driving. It is a stereotyped assumption that a woman can never be a good driver and faces uncountable

problems during driving, which she is incapable to deal with. The assumption might be wrong to some extent,

but the fact remains that females during driving, in this society, DO face problems.

We, therefore, in this report plan to highlight all the problems faced by them. We plan to propose solution for

them, plot some rules. Every year, some surveys are made generally, but specifically for women is always

overlooked. We shall observe that what exactly are the problems they face, what can be their explanations,

what are the measures taken to avoid them. How many people have faced them before, and how did theyovercome it. They are as aware as all the men, are enough literate of reading the signs, yet what are the

consequences that lead to accidents?

The procedure includes survey of the women drivers of two countries, Pakistan and Jordan through filling up

of a simple questionnaire. It contains some questions regarding the problems and inconveniences faced by

them and what are the possible ways to avoid or solve them in their own perspectives. We, here, shall voice all

the concerns regarding them, gather their viewpoints, which are to be valued, and file them in an appropriate

manner.

The results will be compiled in form of a report. A comparison will be made of the two reports themselves as

well as with the past reports issued regarding driving.Most of the problems of female drivers will be highlighted as well as their reasons. Since the society is

progressing day by day along with the approach and mindset of the individuals, some variations are also

expected. The majority, on the other hand, is likely quote common difficulties with common solutions.

The results would be potentially general, comprising of an executive summary of the surveys and a

propositional analysis of the results in form of a final report. Some recommendations will also be proposed in

the aspect of results.


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METHODOLOGY

Introduction To The Project

What is The Need Of Project What Outcomes Are Required

Literary Review

Internet Researches General Traffic Safety Discussion

Past Surveys Conducted On Traffic Compile Traffic Reports Published Worldwide

SURVEY

Prepare A Questionnaire For Survey Of Women Drivers

A Questionnaire For Pakistani Female Drivers A Questionnaire For Jordanian Female Drivers

Target The Sample Audience i.e. Select The Target Area For Survey

(Mainly Pakistani & Jordanian Educational Complexes)

Filling Up Of The Questionnaire

Electronic Mails Social Interaction With The Audience

Compilation Of Survey Results

Graphical Representation Of Results With The Help Of Histograms

Comparison b/w Results Of Jordan & Pakistan

FINAL REPORT


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INTODUCTION

Starting from old days, when in this wide world, most of the Muslim nations were subjected to a cloaked

crime, Male dominancy. The women, ofcourse given were given their rights entirely, but there laid certain

conventions, going against which, women were not considered appropriate. Not long ago, the women of the

society were bound to their doorsteps and thresholds and the one crossing it was commonly looked downupon. Those times women had their goals defined but were limited to their families and homes. But no one,

not even our religion, obliges a woman to the boundaries. Hence the view inclines a little to the other side with

the advancing technology, increasing awareness and growing needs. Now comes the time when a woman has

to stand for herself and her family. As the society progresses, women tend to share the responsibilities with

their partners to make luxurious lives easily approachable and economical. Ultimately, they have to step on

roads! They have to do it as a part of their day-to-day routine. May it be going to market, office, parlors, or to

schools to pick their children up, they regularly get out of their thresholds. They go on roads and they drive.

As the times change, the society changes, the conservative assumptions of many minds also change. But there

remain certain problems, which the women have to deal with. The problems are never highlighted though, on

the very basis of rationality and esteem, both going side by side. Their road safety is a very importantissue which unfortunately always remains unnoticed.

Now that women have come on roads, it has become a general perception that they get stressed out quickly

and the male drivers possess more self-control than female ones. Men comparatively drive fast even on

dangerous routes. But this, from no means, ensures their good driving. If we analyze a traffic, we will observe

that female drivers are way less in number than males. And according to a report of DAWN News, it was

concluded that male drivers have a risk of dying in accidents 77% more than females. This might be due to the

rash driving or whatsoever, but the old stereotyped image of women driving terribly has definitely been erased

by this.

Talking about Pakistan, as it is an Asian country, and women here have the privilege of getting priority, theirnumber on road has started to increase enormously. According to a report in DAWN News, a survey held by

Pakistan Today has proved that number of female car drivers in city areas has increased by 60% over the last

two decades. The report from City Traffic Police shows that in the first quarter of 2011, 1102 licenses were

issued to women. This evidence depicts the freedom given to women in Pakistan unlike some other Islamic

countries where driving is banned for women. Recently in KSA, a woman was sent to jail for driving a car.

Though she was released shortly, but the act arose much misperception among the minds of people regarding

the freedom for women.

Contrary to KSA, women can freely drive in Jordan. BPW International, a federation of business and

professional women says that half of the population of Jordan is women and out of them 40% drive vehicles.

The organization had held the survey in order to educate them regarding the vehicle maintenance skills.

Data Source:

DAILY (DAWN)

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GENERAL TRAFFIC SAFETY DISCUSSION

There are some type casted images for a woman driver while she is on road, which become stronger when she

encounters any problem.

Following are the top ten complaints about women drivers:

Lack of concentration on road Confusing the accelerator and brakes Getting close to other vehicles Braking late Sudden braking Carelessness in indicating Stopping in the middle of road Inappropriate variation in speeding of vehicle

Data Source:

Yahoo! Polls

DRIVING SURVEYS ACROSS THE WORLDAll across the globe, surveys regarding driving have been conducted on and off. Some of them are mentioned

below.

* United States Of America

Report By University Of MichiganA study of 6.3 million accidents was made by University of Michigan, USA. The expected results of these

accidents using the General Estimate Data from police-reported crashes, the accidents caused by male driverson the both sides were supposed to be 36.2%, female to female accidents 15.8% and male to female accidents

should have been 48% of the whole.

On the contrary, the ratio of male to male crashes was less, being 31.9%. The results concluded that female to

female accidents were 20.5%, the value is much higher than expected one. The male to female driver crashes

were 47.6%, approximately up to the expectations. According to the poll results, 66.9% people agreed that

men are better drivers than women, 20% disagreed where 13.1% said that both are equal. The report states that

while driving, that taking turns is often troublesome for women drivers. They are likely to hit by the opposite

side while taking turns. The major problem might also be the physical height difference of men and women.

Women being shorter, find it difficult to see out of the windows. The problem is being magnified in the

modern designed cars, as the belt-lines are getting higher relative to the driver.

According to a scientific research, women feel difficulty in perceiving 3D rotating figures than men, hence

enabling men to perceive skills and overcome their flaws in a short term.

Data Source:

Automotive news articles.


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Who Are Better Drivers, Men Or Women?

A recent poll conducted in US unveiled that 51% of the women were of the opinion that they drive safely than

men, which is likely to be true since men are 3.4 times more vulnerable to fatal driving. The study also shows

that women mostly abide by the traffic laws and hence are less vulnerable to accidents. A survey conducted for

men showed that only 39% of men claim to drive safely than women. In the year 2009, 11900 male drivers had

lost their lives in contrast to 4900 women drivers. In the age of about 16 to 19 years, the death rate of maleswas 9.2% whereas for females it was 5.3%, for the same age.

When it comes to the matter of insurance, women in US get the insurance policy of $698 where men get it for

$765.

Data Source:

CBS News

Fatal Accidents In New York

The people of New York State are considered to be the worst drivers worldwide. 34% of them fail their driving

tests. Amongst them, male drivers are worse. In the year 2011, New York City Pedestrian Safety Study &

Action Plan found that 80% of the total crashes leading to serious injuries or killing involved male drivers. In

spite of the fact, the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test found that 27.2% of the people failing the re-tests

were women, in contrast to 13.6% males.

Data Source:

NY DAILY NEWS

Women Driving

The president of Insurance Institute for highway safety Mister Brian O Neill says that women do not drive at

nights, their driving ratio at night times is comparatively less.

The reports issued by US Department of Transportation also suggested the same results. The women take theirtrips on cars usually from 9 am to 7 am and mainly do it for family or personal business. The unemployed

women drive less than the women who are employed and have to drive for their work. The department states

that the number of employed women driving is approximately 54.3% greater than unemployed women.

Data Source:

USA Today

Reports By Mcguckin & Murakami:

Nancy McGuckin and Murakami are the travel behavior analysts. According to them women mostly drive to

run their household errands or while going to work. But the fact is quite astonishing that more women are now

license holders as compared to men. The gender gap in this regard has reduced to a considerable value. By2010, 105.7 million females received licenses in contrast to 104.3 million men. Women have also

outnumbered men in driving at the age of 45 years and above.

Data Source:

USA Today & NY Times


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Environment Problems While Driving

62% of women and 29% of men worry about driving in abandoned areas. A flat tire or sudden car break down

has led to severe situations for 65% of women whereas in contrast only 40% of men think the same.

Data Source:

MSN Car Point

* United Kingdom

Parking IssuesIn United Kingdom, a report was issued regarding car parking. According to it, women are better when it

comes to parking. A team of NCP (UK) surveyed 25,000 people and found out that although women take more

time while parking a car, their car is likely to be parked precisely and in the center. Women take care not to hit

other cars when they are too and almost 20% of them agree that they park better than males. Men, on the other

hand are quite impatient. The survey showed that women take at the least 21 seconds to park their car and men

on the average take 15-16 seconds.

Data Source:

Time News Feed

Car MaintenanceA report revealed that more than 12% women drivers never check the oil level of their vehicle in contrast to

8% men. 14% women get their coolant levels checked from garages in contrast to 5% men. 9% women get

their washer fluid level checked from garages in contrast to 3% men. 14% women show negligence in

checking tire pressure in contrast to 7% men.

Data Source:

Auto quake

Women DrivingAt night, women drive 28% less than men. Men while driving fast, usually break hard, about 11% more than

women. The women during driving also do not usually exceed limits; they do it 12% less than males.

Data Source:

Times Of India

* India

Road AccidentsAccording to a study till September 15, 2011, only 12 reckless accidents were caused by women in India

where number of accidents caused by men was about 724. There were 53 accidents caused by women leading

to injuries, and caused by men were 2524 accidents respectively. The ratio of trivial road accidents caused by

men to women was 284:4 in the same year.

Data Source:

TNN India


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Driving Instructions By Maruti-SuzukiMaruti-Suzuki is a company manufacturing the best selling cars in India. The company has also opened 200

Maruti Driving schools all over the India to train and equip the drivers properly. The good step taken by the

company is that it has Hired Female Instructors for Female Learners. The school also teaches on the car-

repairing concerns including handling minor hitches and changing the flat tires. They train the learner to drive

in every possible weather and road condition including fog, uphill/downhill terrain etc.

Data Source:

Maruti-Suzuki

www.marutisuzuki.com

* China

In a population of about 1,344,130,000 people with approximately 647,000,000 women, the ratio of females

driving is comparatively less when it comes to world surveys. Last year Chinese Government had to build

special parking places specifically for women. The parking spaces are about 3 feet wider than the rest and are

well lit up. They are located near the exits of garages and car park malls to facilitate women and avoid any

mishap. The malls in China have had some signs and security monitoring equipment installed to accommodate

the womens needs. The statistics from Driving Standards Agency (Britain) state that the number of women

failing their driving tests was about 40,000 as compared to men, whose number was as less as up to 18,798.

The failure was because they could not get themselves adept in reverse parking.

Data Source:

NY Daily News

* Canada

The Canadian driving instructors disagree that men drive easily than women. Women might be late learners

but they are always willing to take instructions. They are very less impatient than male drivers and have the

capability of admitting their lack of skills and improving them. In their opinion, men might be quick learners,

they might be technically more efficient, but they always face fatal accidents in a ratio very high than women.

A Harris-Decima poll was conducted in Canada questioning about 1000 drivers across the country. It

revealed that mostly Canadians agreed that men drive better than women. Amongst them, 36% polled that men

were better drivers where 35% didnt answer.

48% men said they were better drivers. Contrarily, 25% women polled for their own gender.

Women mostly experience accidents because of slips and breaks whereas men face them due to their risky

driving.

About 60% of men drive more than women. And amongst them, 70% are likely to encounter mishaps.

Some women have taken racing cars as their professions. The report unveils that the female racers are as goodas males and only face cultural hurdles while entering into the field.

Data Source:

The Globe & Mail (Canada)
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* Pakistan

Gilani Research Foundation, the Pakistani affiliate of Gallup International conducted a survey comprising of

many important issues. The survey was conducted for 2631 people in February 2011. The sample was

selected from rural and urban areas of all the provinces. The major question was whether women drive better

than men. 47% of the people, almost half of the Pakistanis differed with the opinion while 22% agreed thatwomen do. 31% gave no response. It is discovered from a detailed study that 51% of males in contrast to 42%

of females gave their opinion regarding poor driving of women.

Upon asking that which member of the family usually drives the car, 85% polled for male members of family,

5% for servants and 9% polled for women. Among that 9%, only 1% drive the vehicle solely whereas rest of

the 8% drive with male members of the family.

When they were asked about their opinions, whether women drive properly or improperly, 45% of the sample

agreed that women drive properly, 25% were of the opinion that they dont whereas 28% were uncertain about

their response. 2% did not respond.

Data Source:

Gilani Poll/ Gallup Pakistan


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COMPILED RESULTS OF PAKISTAN

1) Social environment is favorable for female drivers. Strongly agree 12.59% (16/127) Agree 34.65% (44/127) Disagree 37.79% (48/127) Strongly Disagree 14.96% (19/127)

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2) All the drivers should get a proper training from driving institutes. Strongly agree 60.63% (77/127) Agree 25.98% (33/127) Disagree 11.02% (14/127) Strongly Disagree 2.36% (3/127)

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3) There should be female instructors for training of female drivers. Strongly agree 45.67% (58/127) Agree 36.22% (46/127) Disagree 11.81% (15/127) Strongly Disagree 6.29% (8/127)

Graph 3: Result of There should be female instructors for training of female drivers.

4) The females drive for domestic purposes (to meet their basic home needs). Strongly agree 22.83% (29/127) Agree 51.81% (65/127) Disagree 21.26% (27/127) Strongly Disagree 4.72% (6/127)

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5) The females nowadays are driving for commercial purposes. Strongly agree 18.9% (24/127) Agree 46.46% (59/127) Disagree 23.62% (30/127) Strongly Disagree 11.02% (14/127)

Graph 5: Result of The females nowadays are driving for commercial purposes.

6) Comparatively, male drivers are frequent victims to road accidents than females. Strongly agree 11.81% (15/127) Agree 52.75% (67/127) Disagree 28.34% (36/127) Strongly Disagree 7.09% (9/127)

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7) Female drivers always follow the speed limits. Strongly agree 23.62% (30/127) Agree 45.67% (58/127) Disagree 22.83% (29/127) Strongly Disagree 7.87% (10/127)

Graph 7: Result of Female drivers always follow the speed limits.

8) Female drivers prefer to drive slowly. Strongly agree 18.89% (24/127) Agree 55.12% (70/127) Disagree 18.11% (23/127) Strongly Disagree 7.87% (10/127)

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9) Females should be allowed to drive after the age of 20. Strongly agree 29.92% (38/127) Agree 29.13% (37/127) Disagree 25.98% (33/127) Strongly Disagree 14.96% (19/127)

Graph 9: Result of Females should be allowed to drive after the age of 20.

10)Life insurance for drivers is necessary. Strongly agree 53.54% (68/127) Agree 29.92% (38/127) Disagree 11.02% (14/127) Strongly Disagree 5.51% (7/127)

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11)Road safety strategies quite often work for female drivers. Strongly agree 19.68% (25/127) Agree 40.94% (52/127) Disagree 29.92% (38/127) Strongly Disagree 9.45% (12/127)

Graph 11: Result of Road safety strategies quite often work for female drivers.

12)Females cannot drive continuously up to 4 hours. Strongly agree 16.53% (21/127) Agree 33.86% (43/127) Disagree 33.86% (43/127) Strongly Disagree 15.74% (20/127)

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13)License awarding age of females should be different than males. Strongly agree 7.87% (10/127) Agree 21.26% (27/127) Disagree 40.94% (52/127) Strongly Disagree 29.92% (38/127)

Graph 13: Result of License awarding age of females should be different than males.

14)The environment in Pakistan often creates obstacles for female drivers. Strongly agree 33.07% (42/127) Agree 51.97% (66/127) Disagree 11.02% (14/127) Strongly Disagree 3.94% (5/127)

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15)Mostly, female drivers get confused by pedestrian carelessness. Strongly agree 27.56% (35/127) Agree 44.09% (56/127) Disagree 25.19% (32/127) Strongly Disagree 3.15% (4/127)

Graph 15: Result of Female drivers mostly get confused by pedestrian carelessness.

16)Female drivers need more training than male drivers. Strongly agree 21.26% (27/127) Agree 25.98% (33/127) Disagree 41.73% (53/127) Strongly Disagree 7.87% (10/127)

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17)It is fair if female drivers are accused, when they encounter any accident. Strongly agree 17.32% (22/127) Agree 41.73% (53/127) Disagree 24.4% (31/127) Strongly Disagree 16.53% (21/127)

Graph 17: Result of It is fair if female drivers are accused, when they encounter any accident.

18)The female drivers are more cautious in following the rules than males. Strongly agree 29.13% (37/127) Agree 44.88% (57/127) Disagree 19.68% (25/127) Strongly Disagree 6.3% (8/127)

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19)The females driver aggressively. Strongly agree 12.6% (16/127) Agree 27.56% (35/127) Disagree 44.88% (57/127) Strongly Disagree 14.96% (19/127)

Graph 19: Result of The females driver aggressively.

20)The female drivers feel difficulty in maintaining the vehicle. Strongly agree 17.32% (22/127) Agree 40.94% (52/127) Disagree 34.64% (44/127) Strongly Disagree 7.09% (9/127)

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21)Comparatively to male drivers, females feel more insecure while driving. Strongly agree 15.75% (20/127) Agree 44.88% (57/127) Disagree 33.07% (42/127) Strongly Disagree 6.3% (8/127)

Graph 21: Result of Comparatively to male drivers, females feel more insecure while driving.

22)The female drivers cannot tackle severe situations of road accidents. Strongly agree 23.62% (30/127) Agree 46.45% (59/127) Disagree 22.83% (29/127) Strongly Disagree 7.08% (9/127)

Graph 22: Result of The female drivers cannot tackle severe situations of road accidents.

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23)The perception ability of female drivers is less as compare to males. Strongly agree 16.53% (21/127) Agree 43.31% (55/127) Disagree 31.49% (40/127) Strongly Disagree 8.66% (11/127)

Graph 23: Result of The perception ability of female drivers is less as compare to males.

24)Female drivers get stressed out quickly than male drivers while driving. Strongly agree 25.98% (33/127) Agree 45.67% (58/127) Disagree 22.05% (28/127) Strongly Disagree 6.3% (8/127)

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25)Female drivers get negative response from the individuals around them. Strongly agree 42.52% (54/127) Agree 34.64% (44/127) Disagree 18.11% (23/127) Strongly Disagree 4.72% (6/127)

Graph 25: Result of Female drivers get negative response from the individuals around them.

COMPILED RESULTS OF JORDAN

1) Social environment is favorable for female drivers. Strongly agree 48% (24/50) Agree 24% (12/50) Disagree 14% (7/50) Strongly Disagree 14% (7/50)


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2) All the drivers should get a proper training from driving institutes. Strongly agree 54% (27/50) Agree 40% (20/50) Disagree 4% (2/50) Strongly Disagree 2% (1/50)


3) There should be female instructors for training of female drivers. Strongly agree 52% (26/50) Agree 24% (12/50) Disagree 16% (8/50) Strongly Disagree 8% (4/50)

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4) The females drive for domestic purposes (to meet their basic home needs). Strongly agree 40% (20/50) Agree 40% (20/50) Disagree 8% (4/50) Strongly Disagree 12% (6/50)

Graph 4: Result of The females drive for domestic purposes (to meet their basic home needs).

5) The females nowadays are driving for commercial purposes. Strongly agree 40% (20/50) Agree 36% (18/50) Disagree 12% (6/50) Strongly Disagree 12% (6/50)


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6) Comparatively, male drivers are frequent victims to road accidents than females. Strongly agree 16% (8/50) Agree 50% (25/50) Disagree 26% (13/50) Strongly Disagree 8% (4/50)

Graph 6: Result of Comparatively, male drivers are frequent victims to road accidents than

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7) Female drivers always follow the speed limits. Strongly agree 26% (13/50) Agree 44% (22/50) Disagree 29% (10/50) Strongly Disagree 10% (5/50)


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8) Female drivers prefer to drive slowly. Strongly agree 12% (6/50) Agree 58% (29/50) Disagree 14% (7/50) Strongly Disagree 16% (8/50)


9) Females should be allowed to drive after the age of 20. Strongly agree 18% (9/50) Agree 26% (13/50) Disagree 38% (19/50) Strongly Disagree 18% (9/50)


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10)Life insurance for drivers is necessary. Strongly agree 26% (13/50) Agree 30% (15/50) Disagree 22% (11/50) Strongly Disagree 22% (11/50)


11)Road safety strategies quite often work for female drivers. Strongly agree 20% (10/50) Agree 40% (20/50) Disagree 20% (10/50) Strongly Disagree 20% (10/50)


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12)Females cannot drive continuously up to 4 hours. Strongly agree 18% (9/50) Agree 34% (17/50) Disagree 28% (14/50) Strongly Disagree 20% (10/50)


13)License awarding age of females should be different than males. Strongly agree 24% (12/50) Agree 14% (7/50) Disagree 28% (14/50) Strongly Disagree 34% (17/50)


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14)The environment in Pakistan often creates obstacles for female drivers. Strongly agree 20% (10/50) Agree 52% (26/50) Disagree 22% (11/50) Strongly Disagree 6% (3/50)

Graph 14: Result of The environment in Pakistan often creates obstacles for female drivers.

15)Mostly, female drivers get confused by pedestrian carelessness. Strongly agree 36% (18/50) Agree 33% (19/50) Disagree 18% (9/50) Strongly Disagree 8% (4/50)


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16)Female drivers need more training than male drivers. Strongly agree 14% (7/50) Agree 22% (11/50) Disagree 42% (21/50) Strongly Disagree 22% (11/50)


17)It is fair if female drivers are accused, when they encounter any accident. Strongly agree 20% (10/50) Agree 32% (16/50) Disagree 26% (13/50) Strongly Disagree 22% (11/50)


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18)The female drivers are more cautious in following the rules than males. Strongly agree 24% (12/50) Agree 36% (18/50) Disagree 14% (7/50)

Strongly Disagree 26% (13/50)

Graph 18: Result of The female drivers are more cautious in following the rules than males.

19)The females driver aggressively. Strongly agree 22% (11/50) Agree 24% (12/50) Disagree 34% (17/50) Strongly Disagree 20% (10/50)


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20)The female drivers feel difficulty in maintaining the vehicle. Strongly agree 22% (11/50) Agree 36% (18/50) Disagree 30% (15/50) Strongly Disagree 12% (6/50)


21)Comparatively to male drivers, females feel more insecure while driving. Strongly agree 22% (11/50) Agree 42% (21/50) Disagree 28% (14/50) Strongly Disagree 8% (4/50)


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22)The female drivers cannot tackle severe situations of road accidents. Strongly agree 34% (17/50) Agree 36% (18/50) Disagree 22% (11/50) Strongly Disagree 8% (4/50)


23)The perception ability of female drivers is less as compare to males. Strongly agree 16% (8/50) Agree 38% (19/50)

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24)Female drivers get stressed out quickly than male drivers while driving. Strongly agree 24% (12/50) Agree 40% (20/50) Disagree 16% (8/50) Strongly Disagree 20% (10/50)


25)Female drivers get negative response from the individuals around them. Strongly agree 30% (15/50) Agree 32% (16/50)

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COMPARISON IN THE RESULTS OF JORDAN AND PAKISTAN

Following is the comparison between the survey results of 2 countries with the help of graphical

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1) Social environment is favorable for female drivers.PAKISTAN JORDAN

Strongly Agree: 12.60% Strongly Agree: 48%

Agree: 34.64% Agree: 24%

Disagree: 37.80% Disagree: 14%

Strongly Disagree: 14.96% Strongly Disagree: 14%


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Graph 2: Result of All the drivers should get a proper training from driving institutions.

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Graph 4: Result of The females drive for domestic purposes (to meet their basic home needs).

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6) Comparatively, male drivers are frequent victims to road accidents than females.PAKISTAN JORDAN





Graph 6: Result of Comparatively, male drivers are frequent victims to road accidents than females.

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Graph 14: Result of Theenvironment in Pakistan often creates obstacles for female drivers.

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Graph 18: Result of The female drivers are more cautious in following the traffic rules than males.

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FINAL REPORT

REVIEW

The project primarily is about women driving in Pakistan and Jordan and to find out the standards on which it

falls. All over the world it is stereotyped that a woman will always drive in a bad manner and can never beatmen in the field. The reason is to be found out.

The elementary purpose of this report is to enquire the women that what do they exactly think of themselves as

drivers. Where do they stand when compared by good drivers in their own perspectives? What is the

characterization of a good driver? Being in an Islamic country, the women always get privileges in every

aspect, may they be in their homes or on roads, for being a weaker gender. Hence, the viewpoints and

approaches of people in Pakistan and Jordan regarding women driving shall vary from rest of the world.

The idea of the project was to determine rather conclude solutions from the collective data gathered through

surveys.

CONCLUSIONS

All over the world surveys have concluded that men drive better than women. The world is changing but some

notions embossed in the minds are difficult to remove. It is commonly said that people believe what they are

told. One person finds women driving bad, the idea gets passed on to others and thus the chain continues until

people start believing with prejudiced mindsets. The detailed studies on the other hand, have proved that

women drive better than men if allowed to do so.

The sample audience for the survey contained 127 Pakistani women drivers and 50 Jordanian women drivers.

The results showed that 47.24% Pakistani women say that the social environment is favorable for their driving.

In contrast 72% Jordanian women find the environment of their country more favorable for driving. Jordan, an

Arab country situated in Middle East is supposedly a country of highly literate and educated inhabitants. The

trend of learning driving from the institutes in Jordan is also higher than Pakistan. 94% Jordanians and 86.61%

Pakistanis believe that all the drivers should be passed out properly from driving institutions. The difference

number of people of the two countries disagreeing with the belief is indeed astonishing.

81.99% Pakistanis and 74% Jordanians believe that in the driving institutes, females should be taught by lady

instructors. In Pakistan, the step of hiring lady instructors had been initiated a considerable time ago.

Approximately 74% Pakistani women say that they drive for domestic purposes, to run their house hold

errands whereas 80% of Jordanian women believe the same.

76% Jordanian women believe, amongst which 40% strongly agreed, that females nowadays are also driving

for commercial purposes including their business trips. On the other hand, 65.36% Pakistani women think thesame.

64.5% Pakistani women consider that men encounter the road accidents more frequently than women. 66%

Jordanian are of the same view. The difference in opinions in this regard is much less than others. The

increasing awareness and literate rate has made women confident of their driving skills and they now believe

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70% Pakistani and Jordanians believe that women always drive within the speed limits. 70% Jordanians also

believe that women prefer to drive relatively slow, where 74% Pakistanis are of the same view. Women mostly

obey the traffic rules avoiding the negligence in every possible manner. The survey results were quite

unexpected when only 60% of Jordanians passed their opinions in the favor of this statement. On the contrary,

74% Pakistanis accepted it. When the issue of life insurance was highlighted, about 83.5% Pakistani women

considered it to be essential for drivers whereas only 56% Jordanians favored it.

Upon asking about the appropriate age at women should be allowed to drive 59% Pakistanis agreed that it

should be above 20. Only 44% Jordanian supported the notion. The age factor of women, according to some

individuals, is quite important in deciding their manner of driving. According to approximately 60% of the

Jordanians and Pakistanis, think that the road safety strategies quite often work for women. While on roads,

women drivers may face cultural obstacles leading to technical as well as mental hurdles. About 84.6%

Pakistani and 72% Jordanian lady drivers agree that they have faced problems due to the environment of their

respective countries. The study also discloses that 77% Pakistani and 62% Jordanian women get negative

responses from the individuals of their society.

The worst situation a woman can face on the road is encountering any severe accident. A woman, how strongshe might be, is undoubtedly a fragile creature. Most women are incapable of dealing with their stresses.

According to 70% Pakistanis, women are unable to handle such circumstances. Same is the percent of

Jordanian women who agree with the statement.

A highway police lady patrol was interviewed. In her opinion, the approach of women is better than men when

they come on road. The sole reason is that women learn first and try later. On the other hand, men show

negligence in learning. They tend to learn when they are already on the road. She herself is witness on many

such cases on the highway. The accident she had tackled during her job, mainly involved male drivers. The

women drivers drive swiftly, which is part of their personality. Once they decide to learn it properly, there

remains no further need of corrections or improvements. Their experience later counts in making their skills

better

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The proceedings for the problem statement ROAD SAFETY ISSUES BY WOMEN DRIVERS AND

PROBLEMS FACED BY THEM mainly include filling up of a questionnaire by females of Pakistan and

Jordan who have ever driven on road. For what purpose they drive, what kinds of hurdles are faced by them on

the roads; all are discussed and compiled. A need was felt to voice all the problems. Some of the reasons

because of which traffic gets infuriated by the women drivers are also discussed. The general safety

discussions include road surveys of 6 countries; USA, UK, China, India, Canada and Pakistan. The surveys

conducted in the respective countries are mainly the comparisons of male and female drivers. And almost all

of them agree with the notion that women comparatively are bad drivers than men. They are thought of as slowlearners. Yet when collectively analyzed, all the surveys support one point i.e. women are more careful than

men on the roads. In the past, they have always needed additional attention and training but results have shown

that once properly trained they can drive much well than men, perfectly and flawlessly. Almost all over the

world, women avoid driving at nights; especially here in subcontinent, the environment is not amicable for

females to drive in the dark. Most of the women experience technical hurdles while driving; in Pakistan they

are quite often exposed to mental hurdles as well.


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127 female drivers of Pakistan and 50 female drivers of Jordan were surveyed. The results concluded that they

think of themselves as competitive drivers. They drive comparatively slow and obey the traffic rules. It is also

stated that the environment causes main problems for them during driving.

The difference in the opinions of Pakistani and Jordan is not much except on the issue of social environment.

The environment of Jordan is comparatively friendly for women.

Some of the recommendations are mentioned which supposedly, if followed, can serve as solutions for these

issues.

RECOMMENDATIONS

The image needs to be erased that women are better in their houses than on roads. Following are some

recommendations introducing which we think might be helpful for the traffic control authorities.

* If necessary, the criteria of their license awarding age shall be incremented.

* Special institutes for teaching driving to women ought to be created.

* There should be some road safety policies specifically for women drivers to improve their interactions with

driving experts.

* Regular sessions should be initiated to test the driving skills of already driving women and they should be

graded on the basis. It should be mentioned in their licenses and according to the grades they should be

permitted to go on highways or motorways.

* If necessary, their speed limits should also be varied according to their grades.

* They should be encouraged when they start driving.

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