Mobile Phone Use and Safety Consideration for Motorcycle Passengers in South-Western Nigeria

Abstract

The study evaluated mobile phone use and safety consideration for motorcycle passengers in south-western Nigeria with a view to assessing the extent of passenger distraction and its effects on smooth arrival. Primary data were collected by using observation method at the first stage; content analysis was used at the second stage, while opinion survey was considered for the third stage of data collection. Descriptive analysis was employed on data collected. Results indicated that there is high level of distraction by passengers on motorcycle (69.1%). Specifically female passengers manifested higher rate of distraction relative to male (79.3%). It was further revealed that injuries suffered through motorcycle crashes affect sensitive parts of the body (head, knee, wrist, waist, and leg). The study concluded by recommending that passenger safety should be enforced by making it mandatory for all passengers on motorcycle to holding firmly to safety tools on the motorcycle. It was also suggested that recommendations should be passed to manufacturers to install a mini cage to serve as protection for passengers.