Determinants of Minors Motorcycle Riders

Abstract

Underage riders have a higher risk of injury compared to older riders. In January 2024, there were 11,565 road accidents nationwide, with 4,464 accidents (32.4%) involving teenage riders. In Semarang City, there were 1,339 road accidents in 2023. The decision of underage children to ride a motorcycle was influenced by various factors. The aim of this study was to determine the variables associated with underage motorcycle use. This study was an analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The sample of this study consisted of 447 respondents. The data were collected using an online questionnaire, which was then analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results showed that the variables of gender (p=0.001), parental permission (p=0.000), parental monitoring (0.000), peers influence (0.000) and motorcycle facilities (p=0.000) had a statistical relationship with underage motorcycle use. On the other hand, the variable parental education (p=0.396) has no significant relationship with underage motorcycle use. Peers are the factor that most influences the underage to use motorcycles.