The Study of the Effects of Alcohol on Drivers and Driving Errors

Institution: Maseno University

Course: Social Science

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The Study of the Effects of Alcohol on Drivers and Driving Errors:

Alcohol has a great implication on drivers who are regular users based on their driving skills and performance hence leading to several driving errors (Waard D, 2004). To study the effects of alcohol on the driver’s ability and resulting to increased driving errors, 25 different drivers were taken for a driving test before and after drinking three 16-ounce cans of beer. The number of errors made by the drivers both without and with alcohol was recorded. From the investigation results, it is evident that most of the drivers make more driving errors when subjected to alcohol than when they are sober minded. A test hypothesis was further conducted to determine whether alcohol use was related to the driving errors.
Problem statement
The main objective of the study was to determine if the use of alcohol while driving is related to driving errors(Waard D, 2004). Thomas Testing Labs was used as a research centre and it tested the effects of alcohol on 25 drivers and realized the different number of errors that they make when driving while drunk and when they drive without alcohol use. Tests were completed under sign test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test since the observations were paired.
Problem analysis
In the problem at hand, the study aimed at analyzing the number of errors made by drivers with and without alcohol using means like the mean, mean difference and even the standard deviation. Through this analysis, it was easier to use a clear methodology for qualitative information sourcing that enabled the research team realize the relationship that exists between alcohol and driving errors.
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