ABSTRACT

Objective : The purpose of this study was to develop a Korean version of the Safe Driving Behavior Measure (K-SDBM) and verify its reliability. Methods : To develop the K-SDBM, a series of steps were followed: First, the SDBM was adapted to the Korean circumstances. Second, driving behaviors fitting Korean culture were collected. Drivers and a therapist verified the validity of the content. Results : A total of 37 out of 40 items remained after verifying the content validity. A total of 211 elderly drivers over 65 years in age, having a valid driver’s license and driving at least once during a 3-month period, participated in this study. The internal consistency and test-retest reliability of the K-SDBM were examined. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s α) for the elderly drivers was .97, and the test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient) was .75.Conclusion : This study contributed to the base of evidence and knowledge regarding the reliability of the K-SDBM, and is expected to be useful in planning and implementing intervention for elderly people in the area of driving rehabilitation.