Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter presents the data in tabular forms, analyses and interprets the results. The
presentation analysis and interpretation of data, which are presented hereto, are arranged
in accordance with the order of the problems stated in the first chapter.
Problem 1. What is the profile of respondents in terms of ;
1.1 Age and
1.2 Gender?
Table 2 Respondents in terms of Age
Age Bracket Frequency Percentage
15 and below
16-17
18-19
20-21
22 and above
Total

Table 3. Profile of the Respondents in terms of Gender

Gender Frequency Percentage
Male
Female
Total

Problem No. 2 To what extent do the respondents agree on the perceive causes of road
accidents of road accidents in terms of;
2.1 Human Error
2.2 Vehicle Defect
2.3 Road Widening and
2.4 Improper Signage
Table. 4 To what extent do the respondents agree on the perceive causes of road accidents
of road accidents in terms of Human Error
Human Error Weighted Mean Description
Answering calls/texting while 2.77 Moderately Agree
driving.
 Feel asleep while driving. 2.9 Moderately Agree
Drunk while driving. 2.9 Moderately Agree
Lost control while driving. 2.71 Moderately Agree
Driving even the road is slippery. 2.5 Disagree
No proper training in driving. 2.8 Moderately Agree
Overspeeding. 3 Moderately Agree
No license in driving. 2.8 Moderately Agree
Total 2.84 Moderately Agree

Table 5. To what extent do the respondents agree on the perceive causes of road accidents
of road accidents in terms of Vehicle Defect.
Vehicle Defect Weighted Mean Description
Lost brake while driving. 2.57 Disagree
Flat tires because of overloading. 2.9 Moderately Agree
Mechanical malfunctions 2.46 Disagree
especially.
Clutch failure consequences, 2.73 Moderately Agree
especially for car, truck and
motorcycle drivers.
No proper maintenance/checking of 2.95 Moderately Agree
the vehicle before leaving.
Total 2.75 Moderately Agree

Table 6. To what extent do the respondents agree on the perceive causes of road accidents
of road accidents in terms of Improper Signage.
Improper Signage Weighted Mean Despcription
Improper put of road signs. 2.93 Moderately Agree
Lack of road light facilities. 2.6 Disagree
Lack of reflective devices in road 2.8 Moderately Agree
signs.
Lack of noticeable of the static road 2.9 Moderately Agree
side objects during nightime.
No proper maintenance/checking of 3.3 Moderately Agree
the vehicle before leaving.
Total 2.91 Moderately Agree
Table 7. . To what extent do the respondents agree on the perceive causes of road
accidents of road accidents in terms of Road Widening.
Road Widening Weighted Mean Despcription
Governments are lack of signage in 2.5 Disagree
an ongoing road widening causes
accidents.
Not enough space of under 2.6 Disagree
construction on road widening
accidents causes accidents.
Irresponsible placement of 2.5 Disagree
machineries use in road widening
causes accidents.
Insufficient maintenance of road 2.6 Disagree
network is common causes of road
accidents.
Lack of efficient and systematic 2.6 Disagree
enforcement causes road accdents.
Total 2.55 Disagree