A Study on Motorcycle Rider Characteristic and Behavior in Metro Manila

Abstract

This study presents essential information on motorcycle rider characteristic and behavior resulting from the questionnaire survey for riders and non-riders that was conducted along the top 5 roads in Metro Manila with the most number of recorded motorcycle road crashes in the past 5 years. The questionnaire has eight (8) sections that focus on rider’s personal details, driving experience and training, riding habit, opinion on road safety, road crash experience, motorcycle preference and anger and aggression test. The results of the rider and non-rider survey were analyzed to yield significant variables influencing motorcycle road crash experience and frequency. A total of 2,000 motorcycle rider participated in the survey and a total of 600 other road users.