The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the most disruptive events in recent history, which resulted in the widespread implementation of unprecedented public health measures (Polisena et al., 2021, De Vos, 2020). The implications of these lockdowns on road safety are not yet fully understood, however, available data have consistently revealed increases in risky driving behaviors despite reductions in traffic volumes (Thomas et al., 2020, Wagner et al., 2020). The objective of the present study was to compare self-reported data on travel modes and risky driving behaviors (speeding, distracted driving, drinking and driving, drugged driving, fatigued driving, and seatbelt use) before and during the pandemic in Canada. Data were collected using the Road Safety Monitor (RSM), an annual online public opinion survey investigating key road safety issues administered to a representative sample of road users. Respondents were asked about the frequency of travel using various modes, use of impairing substances, and frequency of engaging in risky driving during the pandemic, as compared to before the pandemic. Results showed increases in personal vehicle and pedestrian travel, with large declines in public transit use during the pandemic. A significant proportion of respondents reported drinking more alcohol during the pandemic (14.9%) or using more THC-containing cannabis (12.2%). With respect to risky driving behaviors, the results indicated the majority of respondents reported no change in their behavior, and most positively, a small proportion said they less often engaged in risky driving behaviors. However, notable proportions did engage in risky driving behaviors more often during the pandemic as compared to before it. The behaviors mainly reported as occurring with higher frequency during the pandemic were driving when likely over the limit for alcohol (6.6% of respondents) and driving within two hours of using drugs (5.2% of respondents). Logistic regression results showed respondents with preferred pronouns of she/her had lower odds of reporting they were more likely to engage in these risky driving behaviors. Age also had a significant effect, as increasing age was associated with lower odds of reporting that these risky driving behaviors were more likely during the pandemic. Overall, the current findings suggested a small proportion of drivers reported being more likely to engage in risky driving behaviors. However, given the large number of licensed drivers, even small percentages are concerning. The findings have important implications for transportation and public health policies and can inform strategies to reduce road risks during future lockdowns.

COVID-19 大流行是近代历史上最具破坏性的事件之一，导致前所未有的公共卫生措施的广泛实施（Polisena 等人，2021 年；De Vos，2020 年）。这些封锁对道路安全的影响尚未完全理解，然而，现有数据一致显示，尽管交通量减少，但危险驾驶行为仍在增加（Thomas 等人，2020 年；Wagner 等人，2020 年）。本研究的目的是比较加拿大大流行之前和期间有关出行方式和危险驾驶行为（超速、分心驾驶、酒后驾驶、药后驾驶、疲劳驾驶和安全带使用）的自我报告数据。数据是通过道路安全监测 (RSM) 收集的，这是一项年度在线民意调查，调查对具有代表性的道路使用者样本进行的关键道路安全问题。受访者被问及与大流行之前相比，大流行期间使用各种方式出行的频率、有害物质的使用以及危险驾驶的频率。结果显示，疫情期间个人车辆和行人出行有所增加，而公共交通使用量大幅下降。很大一部分受访者表示在大流行期间饮酒更多（14.9%）或使用更多含有 THC 的大麻（12.2%）。关于危险驾驶行为，结果表明大多数受访者表示他们的行为没有变化，最积极的是，一小部分人表示他们很少从事危险驾驶行为。然而，与之前相比，在疫情期间，相当多的人确实更频繁地从事危险驾驶行为。疫情期间发生频率较高的行为主要是饮酒可能超标时驾驶（6.6%的受访者）和吸毒后两小时内驾驶（5.2%的受访者）。逻辑回归结果显示，首选代词“她/她”的受访者表示自己更有可能从事这些危险驾驶行为的几率较低。年龄也有显着影响，因为年龄的增加与报告在大流行期间更有可能发生这些危险驾驶行为的可能性降低相关。总体而言，目前的研究结果表明，一小部分驾驶员更有可能从事危险驾驶行为。然而，鉴于持有执照的司机数量众多，即使比例很小也令人担忧。研究结果对交通和公共卫生政策具有重要影响，并可为未来封锁期间减少道路风险的策略提供参考。