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The objective of this study was to carry out an adaptation of the Positive Driver Behaviors Scale (PDBS) for Brazil and verify if it would be possible to propose a brief version of the scale. The instrument originally composed of 38 items was applied to 204 motorists in Brazil, the majority being men (65.7%), with a mean age of 35.6 years. The result showed the possibility of a one-factor structure, consisting of a total of 19 items and Cronbach's alpha = .90, explaining 37.9% of the total variance. The relevance of this measure is highlighted because it is a tool capable of evaluating non-traffic behavior. Besides, it provides support to traffic professionals and psychologists, in order to instrumentalize their practices. It also allows further understanding of the phenomenon of transport, which can facilitate the development of effective measures to combat accidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Motorcycle accidents constitute a public health problem that affects public and private health services due to the expenses of the victim's treatment and rehabilitation. Objective: Evaluate the impact of motorcycle accident costs in a university hospital in 2020. Method: Comparative analysis of the costs of motorcycle accident patients in 2020 and 2017. Results: Among 151 patients included in the study, the average cost was U$3,083.54, and the average days of hospitalization were 5.3 days. The patient with the highest cost to the hospital spent U$22,504.05, and the patient with the lowest cost spent U$356.72. The longest stay among these patients was 41 days, and the shortest was one day. The average cost per patient per day for the entire sample was U$581.80. Conclusion: The formulation and application of strategies that promote the reduction of motorcycle accidents in the city of Campinas are necessary. Level of evidence II, Retrospective study.

Objective: this study suggests a multicriteria model for decision-making assistance that, by using spatial representation, can provide decision aid for the traffic management process in a county, hence facilitating improved decision-making. The decision-making process can be supported by multicriteria decision aid technologies and geographic information systems (GIS). Methodology/Approach: A multicriteria decision-making model is developed to categorize the city's roads according to their importance to the population's safety. For classification, the PROMSORT method (PROMETHEE Sorting) is proposed, and the results are reflected in the GIS. Results: It presents a numerical application for the city of Mossoró/RN, rating the roads and providing information for public managers' decision-making. Limitations: the model application is contingent upon the efforts of managers who can begin working in the traffic and urban mobility management sector after each public election to comprehend its significance. Originality/Value of the article: The GIS application generates a viable study method by facilitating the decision-making process and allowing the geographic visualization of data pertaining to the region under study.

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Objective: Analyze the spatio-temporal distribution of hospitalizations for traffic accidents in Mato Grosso State (1998 to 2021), aiming to guide public policies for the prevention of these episodes. Methods: Ecological and descriptive study of hospitalization records for traffic accidents, organized by year of service and municipalities in Mato Grosso. The average hospitalization rates were calculated by adding the hospitalization rates per year, multiplied by 100,000, the result being divided by the number of years for each period. To calculate the rate of vehicles per inhabitant in 2020, the total number of vehicles was divided by the population, multiplying the result by 10. The spatio-temporal analysis was made from the hospitalization records and the estimated population by municipality and by year. The Kulldorff circular statistical scan was used, with a discrete Poisson probability distribution and a radius of 300,000 Cartesian units, performed using the SaTScan program, version 9.6. The maps were made using the ArcMap program (version 10.3). Results: 81,897 hospitalization records for traffic accidents were observed, 77.03% of whom were male and 22.97% were female. A higher frequency was observed in records of 20 to 29 years old (27.74%), 30 to 39 years old (20.96%) and 40 to 49 years old (15.03%). No spatial pattern was identified in the distribution of hospitalization rates and space-time clusters; however, the highest rates and most clusters were observed in municipalities intercepted by federal highways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Identify prognostic factors that interfere in outcome polytraumatized patients HC Unicamp. Methods: Observational and descriptive study, with 29 polytraumatized patients, age more than 17 years old and both genders; and excluded polytraumatized patients hospitalization time more than 72 hours. It were static program SPSS 15.0 for Windows and Graphpad Prism 6.0 and qui-quadrado test and Spearman. Value of p≤0.05 were considered statistically. Results: Mechanism trauma more often were traffic accident, male gender was more often with median age of 30 years old. The patients that had discharge from hospital had median of RTS equal 7.83 and TRISS of 99. Moreover, 19 patients that home discharge, six need of orotraqueal intubation in hospitalar admission. Conclusion: The index demonstrated the gravity and prognostic of patients in the discharge hospital. However, the factors that interfered outcome (discharge or death) this patients were need admission IOT; head with segment most affected; and value less ou equal eight GCE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article aimed to analyze the profile of traffic accidents in the municipality of Toledo/PR in the period from 2005 to 2016, in order to identify the adverse economic and social consequences. To this end, the methodology used part of the qualitative approach using structured data from competent institutions (SYSBM and IPEA), which brings the amount of traffic accidents and deaths resulting from such accidents, as well as the estimated costs for each situation, among them loss of production, damage to property and medical/hospital costs. It was noted that the financial costs can be measured, but the social reflexes involving the pain and suffering of the relatives and friends of the victims of traffic accidents are incalculable. It was also found that the victims usually stay away from work, which may lead to the constant impoverishment, impacting negatively on his own life and society in general.

ABSTRACT Objective To carry out a cultural adaptation of the Functional Capacity Index (FCI) into Portuguese and to verify its reliability and validity in traffic accident victims. Method Methodological study for cultural adaptation of the FCI. Reliability and validity were verified in a convenience sample of traffic accident victims, in São Paulo city. Data from the patient’s medical record were collected retrospectively in 2015. Reliability verified by Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and validity by Spearman’s correlation and Mann-Whitney test. Results The FCI in Portuguese was applied to 50 traffic accident victims. The internal consistency reached Cronbach’s alpha values >0.70. The FCI correlated with the Katz index, did not correlate with the severity of trauma and the FCI of trauma patients was higher compared to those without trauma. Conclusion The FCI in Portuguese showed satisfactory internal consistency, allowing the measurement of functional capacity, discriminating against people with and without traumatic injuries

Background: Since the 1990s, there has been a significant increase in the production and use of motorcycles in Brazil. At the same time, the number of fatal victims of land transport accidents has increased. In 2015, motorcyclists were the main fatal victims of these accidents. Objective: To identify the factors that motivate motorcyclists to choose the motorcycle as a means of transportation despite the risks. This study was based on the concept of motivation proposed by Bergamini and on the notion of time and space proposed by Harvey. Method: A qualitative study, with sample selection by saturation, conducted with motorcyclists who were victims of traffic accidents in a reference trauma hospital. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed. Results: Fifteen motorcyclists, all men with median age of 26 years, were interviewed. The motivational factors revealed were "time", "financial aspects", "motorcycle appreciation", "only vehicle available". Conclusion: The greatest motivation for choosing the motorcycle as a means of transportation was the possibility of generating financial savings while providing a daily gain of time, although other factors also contributed to this motivation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Based on the emancipation records, on the Law of November 7, 1831 and on Decree n°. 1,303 of December 28, 1853; The present article intends to discuss the illegal enslavement of the African Rufina in Desterro, who was brought from Uruguay to Brazil in the context of illegal trafficking, a period in which the Brazilian Empire was internationally committed to granting freedom to Africans who were illegally enslaved. However, it is intended to highlight that the free status of Africans, even if recognized by the State, had many limits before and after the emancipation process. Considering the context of illicit slavery in the 19th century, it is concluded that the case of Rufina, despite being the only known case of an African illegally enslaved in Desterro, is above all evidence that these cases of illegal enslavement often did not reach justice. And that Rufina's victory in court was no guarantee of freedom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Identify prognostic factors that interfere in outcome polytraumatized patients HC Unicamp. Methods: Observational and descriptive study, with 29 polytraumatized patients, age more than 17 years old and both genders; and excluded polytraumatized patients hospitalization time more than 72 hours. It were static program SPSS 15.0 for Windows and Graphpad Prism 6.0 and qui-quadrado test and Spearman. Value of p≤0.05 were considered statistically. Results: Mechanism trauma more often were traffic accident, male gender was more often with median age of 30 years old. The patients that had discharge from hospital had median of RTS equal 7.83 and TRISS of 99. Moreover, 19 patients that home discharge, six need of orotraqueal intubation in hospitalar admission. Conclusion: The index demonstrated the gravity and prognostic of patients in the discharge hospital. However, the factors that interfered outcome (discharge or death) this patients were need admission IOT; head with segment most affected; and value less ou equal eight GCE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The number of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds had a huge increase in Brazil, totaling 27 million in circulation in the year 2018. In the city of the present study, in the same year, these vehicles reached the number of 93 thousand representing 19.3% of the vehicle fleet. This expansion resulted in an increase in the number of traffic accidents involving these vehicles. Objectives: To characterize the victims of motorcycle accidents treated at a Regional Emergency Unit (Unidade Regional de Emergência -- URE) and describe their injuries. Methods: Observational and descriptive study. In the periods from August to December 2019 and June to August 2020, demographic data, the mechanism of injury, the location and severity of injuries and the prognosis of patients treated at the URE were analyzed. Trauma scores (Revised Trauma Score [RTS] and Injury Severity Score [ISS]) for severity and prognosis were applied. All data were recorded on standardized forms and statistically evaluated. Results: Of the 98 cases analyzed, 78% were male, with an average age of 31 years. The most frequent mechanism of injury was motorcycle versus motor vehicle accident, representing 57.1% of cases, followed by a fall from the motorcycle, with 27.6%. The most frequent injuries were abrasions (60.4%), followed by fractures (23.1%). The lower limbs were the most affected sites (40.3%). The ISS varied from 0 to 11, with a mode of 1, and 97.9% of the victims presented RTS equal to 7.8 with a probability of survival of 98.8%. Conclusion: There was a predominance of young males, with low severity injuries, and the most affected sites were the lower limbs, most of them showing abrasions. Even with a low severity and high probability of survival, these injuries can cause long periods of incapacity at work and cause costs to the health system, demonstrating the need for actions to prevent these events. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to identify the factors associated with the pattern of alcohol consumption among motorcycle taxi drivers. Methods: cross-sectional study, carried out with 68 motorcycle taxi professionals. A socio-demographic questionnaire, work-related aspects, traffic accidents and the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification were used, for the pattern of alcohol use. The Chi-square and Fisher’s exact association tests were used for data analysis and logistic regression. Results: it was found that 48.5% consumed alcoholic beverages, 75.0% had low risk consumption, 16.2% risk, 7.4% harmful use and 1.5% possible dependence. The variables that obtained significance were naturalness, use of alcoholic beverages and quantity of drinks drunk in the day. Conclusion: there was a trend between naturalness and risky consumption. In addition, using alcoholic beverages monthly and the amount of doses greater than five doses, on the same day, increased 20 times and 10.0% more the chance of triggering problematic alcohol consumption.

This paper presents the SCAUP model (Multi-Agents Simulation from Urban sensors data for traffic Air Pollution). SCAUP aims at simulating a road traffic based on a data-driven approach in order to be close to observation on a wide set of theoretical road network. The data used in SCAUP are based on automatic traffic counting measurements done by electromagnetic loop sensors. The purpose of the proposed agent-based model is to simulate road traffic at the scale of a theoretical and controlled road network. In this paper, we present an overview of the sets of parameters, the overall simulation process and its analysis tests, in order to evaluate the SCAUP capacities to simulate a traffic flow pattern with two main input data: road network and traffic counting data.

The present work seeks to analyze how a roundabout in a metropolis in the Northeast is affected by the increase in traffic generated by the allocation of a pole that generates trips in its area. The work included a bibliographic survey on the subject and used sampling and observation in loco, following the methodology of the National Department of Transport Infrastructure - NDIT, counting the number of vehicles in the four points of the spine, as shown by noting the license plates of the vehicles that they entered and left the roundabout making a segmentation line every 15 minutes. The data were tabulated and analyzed with the aid of MS Excel ®. The results showed that if the current growth rate of 7% for the fleet is maintained, the service level during peak hours will drop sharply reaching the worst level in 2022. It has also been observed that failure to respect driving rules also causes delays and conflicts reducing traffic safety at the roundabout. The suggested proposals are the allocation of auxiliary time-saving mechanisms such as traffic lights and an educational campaign to maintain the level of service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. To take a deep look at the challenges of cooperation between the pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency services in the handover of victims of road traffic accidents. Methods. This is a qualitative study and the method used is of content analysis type. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect the data. Through purposive sampling, fifteen employees from ambulance personnel and hospital emergency staff were selected and interviewed. They expressed their experiences of cooperation between these two teams in the handover of traffic accident casualties. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and content analysis method was used to explain and interpret the content of the interviews. Results. Three major categories were derived from the analysis of interviews: Shortage of infrastructure resources (Shortage of equipment, Shortage of physical space, and Shortage of manpower); Inefficient and unscientific management (Shaky accountability, Out-of-date information based activities, Poor motivation, and Manpower low productivity); and Non-common language (Difference in understanding and empathy, and Difference in training and experience). Conclusion. The obtained results of this study suggest that the careful planning of resources, the promotion of managerial practices as well as empowerment program of the staff, healthcare managers and policymakers can take a pace forward in order to enter into a hearty coordination between these two services for the attention of victims of road traffic accidents. How to cite this article: Tehranineshat B, Rakhshan M. Jamshidi H, Jazani RK, Alibabaei A, Alamdari S, Kalyani MN. Challenges of Cooperation between the Pre-hospital and In-hospital Emergency services in the handover of victims of road traffic accidents: A Qualitative Study. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2019; 37(1):e08.

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The 382 letters found at Tell El-Amarna reveal not only information about the Egypt's administrative political during the Late Bronze Age, but also information about the international transactions involving human lives. The purpose of this essay is to show, through the lines of El-Amarna's letters, how the traffic of women from Canaan to Egypt during this period worked. We have two situations: one is the traffic of women between Egypt and the great kingdoms, such as Assyria, Babylon and Mittani, and the other is the traffic of women from the city-states of Canaan to Egypt. In the first case, the traffic was through alliances between the kings that involved the marriage with the daughters of the royalty, which were sent to the harem of this or that king. In the second case, we have two situations again. The first is the sending of women, mostly teenagers, from city-states to Egypt. That is, the sending of women to Egypt for various purposes was one of the duties of the Canaanite vassal kings. The second situation is the purchase of women as skilled labor. In this case, women were trained and prepared for service in court and then sold. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: to characterize road traffic accidents based on the services provided in public reference hospitals of the state of Santa Catarina. Method: descriptive, quantitative research. Data of the accidents were collected from July to September 2015 through the use of a structured form. The sample consisted of 139 medical records of two emergency units. Descriptive statistics was applied in the analysis. Results: the accidents mainly involved men (n=112; 80.6%), aged from 20 to 29 years (n=53; 38.2%). There was a predominance of car/motorcycle accidents (n=44; 31.7%) on Fridays (n=27; 19.4%) in the evening (n=11; 7.9%). Lower limbs represented the most commonly body segment individually affected (n=49; 35.2%). In most accidents (n=95; 68.3%) the patient remained hospitalized for at least 24 hours. Conclusion: preventive measures for road traffic accidents should be especially focused on young men that use cars and motorcycles, with an emphasis on traffic control actions on the eve of weekends and actions promoting the use of safety equipment.

Mortality from external causes is considered a serious economic, social and public health problem. The main cause of death in the world is cardiorespiratory arrest, in Brazil this is mainly due to the lack of knowledge of basic life support. The victim's care and evaluation should be performed quickly and effectively, which will influence the survival and presence of sequelae. In this way, the importance of knowledge and practical implementation of basic life support in the evaluation of obtaining the license to drive vehicles, considering that these future drivers will be the potential audience that will witness these accidents and may start the aid more quickly, and with the appropriate knowledge, more effectively. Systematic review methodology. Empowering the population that is involved in the middle of traffic occupies a strategic position to promote victim assistance. It is undeniable that education and training in first aid can be useful to improve morbidity and mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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On May, 28th, 2018, the "Dictionary of Slavery and Freedom", organized by Lilia Moritz Schwarcz and Flávio dos Santos Gomes, was launched at the Eva Herz Theater, at Livraria Cultura, São Paulo. To shed a light on the multiple facets of slavery, the authors edited a thematic Dictionary composed of 50 critical entries. This essay presents reading notes of the ten letter "A" and nine letter "C' entries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Objective: To identify in bar customers risk attitudes and to make them be aware about the dangers of these behaviors via preventive approach. Method: Descriptive transversal study carried out with 119 bar customers interviewed in May 2016, in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. A semi-structured questionnaire was used about the following variables: gender, ethnicity, age, educational level, habit of using seat belts, alcohol consumption at the time of the interview, the vehicle driving responsibility during the period of the interview, habit of drunk driving, traffic accident history in alcohol effect and place of residence. During the questionnaire, a preventive approach was taken on the risks of drunk driving and without a seat belt. Results: There was a predominance of male individuals (53.8%), Caucasians (41.4%), and mean age of 27, whose age ranged from 25 to 34 years old made up more than half the sample (52.9%), and enrolled in college (47.8%). Most of the interviewees used seat belts while drivers (76.4%) or as passengers (72.2%). Prevailed interviewees who were consuming alcoholic beverages in the interview (73.9%), with predominance of those who would not drive vehicles after leaving the establishment (57.9%). Predominated drivers who have the habit of driving under the influence of alcohol (64.7%), among which an important part was already involved in a traffic accident as a result of this practice (17.6%). The majority of the interviewees resided in Ilhéus (71.4%). Conclusion: Drunk driving is still a common practice. However, the interviewees were receptive to preventive interventions about traffic accidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tra ffic accidents are a public health problem with an abundance of studies, but a lack of studies based on the perception of the users. Knowing the perception of the population of a capital of central Brazil, considering the safety and mobility in traffic was the objective of this study. Bad driver behavior, lack of attention, and disregard for traffic laws were the main causes of accidents and priorities were identified for improving traffic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this article is to present the result of research about the trade of africans slaves brought to capitance/province of Paraíba, in the first half of XIXth century. The studies about slavery in Brazil has been advanced, however, some gaps still needs to be filled. One is to approach the non-central ports of atlantic slaves trade, for example of Paraíba. Other gap is the internal slave trade existing before 1850, period that atlantic slave trade finished and internal trade intensifies.

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The current problems of urban mobility are related to the precariousness of collective transportation services and the prioritization of the use of individual motorized transport to the detriment of the collective. The objective of this study was to analyze, in the perceptions of the users of alternative transportation that make the route Campina Grande / Alagoa Nova, what factors determine their choice for this type of transportation. The methodology used was characterized as a kind of applied work, as aimed to generate knowledge for practical application, directed to the solution of specific problems involving truths and local interests. The results of the investigation revealed three issues that can be considered as determining factors in the users' perception of the choice of alternative transportation that makes the Campina Grande / Alagoa Nova - PB route. The ease of movement in a timely manner indicator related to the speed and carrying capacity; the welfare condition related to safety indicators; price and air conditioning; and the hygiene condition associated with the comfort and cleaning indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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OBJECTIVE: To verify the frequency of positive Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) among drivers and to examine associated factors in a cross-sectional study of Brazilian state capitals. METHODS: 3,398 drivers were approached on highways crossing all 27 Brazilian capitals from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Fridays and Saturdays). They were breathalyzed and data on their driving characteristics and alcohol consumption were collected. Multivariate logistic regression following a hierarchical conceptual framework was used to evaluate associated factors. RESULTS: The overall weighted prevalence of positive BAC (> 0.1 mg/L) was 4.2%. The multivariate analysis showed that education up to 8 years (OR = 2.0; 95% CI: 1.4-3.0), age > 30 years (OR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.8-3.8), type of vehicle (cars: OR = 3.0; 95% CI: 1.7-5.1; motorcycles: OR = 3.7; 95% CI: 2.1-6.4), binge drinking (OR = 1.7; 95% CI: 1.3-2.4), having been breathalyzed before (OR = 2.6; 95% CI: 1.8-3.7), and purpose of the trip (coming from a party: OR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.3-3.0; leisure trip: OR = 1.7; 95% CI: 1.32.4; driving after 8 p.m.: OR = 1.7; 95% CI: 1.3-2.3) were independently associated with DUI. CONCLUSION: Study findings suggest that selected external environmental factors, such as socioeconomic and demographic characteristics as well as personal characteristics like alcohol consumption and the relationship between drinking and driving were associated with positive BAC among Brazilian drivers. Results can help to inform drinking and driving policy and preventive approaches.OBJETIVO: Verificar a frequência de alcoolemia positiva entre os motoristas e examinar fatores associados em um estudo transversal nas capitais brasileiras. MÉTODOS: 3.398 motoristas foram abordados em rodovias que atravessam todas as 27 capitais brasileiras nos horários entre 12:00 e 00:00 (sextas e sábados). Eles realizaram o teste do etilômetro e foram coletados dados sobre suas características de condução e consumo de álcool. Para avaliar os fatores associados, foi realizada uma regressão logística multivariável seguindo um quadro conceitual hierárquico. RESULTADOS: A prevalência de alcoolemia positiva (> 0,1 mg/L) foi de 4,2%. A regressão logística múltipla mostrou que educação (até 8 anos de estudo: OR = 2,0; IC 95%: 1,4-3,0), idade (> 30 anos: OR = 2,6; IC 95%: 1,8-3,8), tipo de veículo (dirigir um carro: OR = 3,0; IC 95%: 1,7-5,1; conduzir uma motocicleta: OR = 3,7; IC 95%: 2,1-6,4), consumo excessivo de álcool (OR = 1,7; IC 95%: 1,3-2,4), ter realizado o teste do etilômetro anteriormente (OR = 2,6; IC 95%: 1,8-3,7), e a finalidade da viagem (retorno de uma festa: OR = 1,9; IC 95%:1,3-3,0; viagem de lazer: OR = 1,7; IC 95%: 1,3-2,4; e estar dirigindo após as 20 horas: OR = 1,7; IC 95%: 1,3-2,3) foram independentemente associados com o dirigir sob influência de álcool. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados sugerem que fatores ambientais externos selecionados, tais como características socioeconômicas e demográficas, bem como características pessoais, como o consumo de álcool e comportamento em relação a beber e dirigir, foram associados com alcoolemia positiva entre os motoristas brasileiros. Os resultados podem ajudar a orientar políticas em relação a beber e dirigir e abordagens preventivas.

Objective: To explore high-risk behaviors and experiences with traffic law among night drivers in Curitiba, Brazil. Method: Data from 398 drivers on sociodemographic parameters, high-risk behaviors, experiences with traffic law, and traffic law violations were collected through interviews conducted at sobriety checkpoints. Exploratory-descriptive and analytical statistics were used. Results: The mean age of the participants was 32.6±11.2 years (range, 18 to 75 years). Half of the drivers reported having driven after drinking in the last year, predominantly single men aged 18 to 29 years who drive cars and drink alcohol frequently. Only 55% of the drivers who had driven after drinking in the last year self-reported some concern about being detected in a police operation. Conclusions: A significant association was found between sociodemographic variables and behavior, which can help tailor public interventions to a specific group of drivers: young men who exhibit high-risk behaviors in traffic, such as driving after drinking alcohol, some of whom report heavy alcohol consumption. This group represents a challenge for educational and enforcement interventions, particularly because they admit to violating current laws and have a low perception of punishment due to the low risk of being detected by the police.