National
Traffic Safety Survey
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hank
you for participating in the National Traffic Safety Survey. The
survey will take about 30 minutes. Participation in this survey is
voluntary.
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SCR1. Are you the adult (18 years old or older) in your household with the next upcoming birthday? Using the next birthday is a method of random selection and is important to make sure that the experiences of all types of people are represented.
1 Yes → Please continue
2 No → Please ask the adult in your household with the next birthday to complete this survey
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The
next few questions ask about your general driving experiences. For
these questions, a motorcycle counts as a motor vehicle, but
electric bikes or scooters do not.
C1. Thinking about the past 12 months, how often do you usually drive a car, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle?
1 Every day, or almost every day
→ Go to question C2
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 I have not driven in the past 12 months
→ Skip to question C22
C1a. Have you ever driven before?
1 Yes
2 No
C2. When driving a motor vehicle, how often do you wear your seat belt?
1 All trips
2 Most trips
3 About half my trips
4 Fewer than half my trips
5 None of my trips
C3. Which of the following statements best describes your driving?
1 I tend to pass other cars more often than other cars pass me
2 Other cars tend to pass me more often than I pass them
3 Both about equally
C4. In the past 30 days, have you driven a motor vehicle with other adult passengers in the vehicle?
1 Yes, I have driven adults in the front passenger seat
2 Yes, I have driven adults in a back seat
3 Yes, I have driven adults both in the front passenger seat and in a back seat
4 No, I have not driven adult passengers in the past 30 days
C5. In the past 30 days, have you driven a motor vehicle with children aged 12 or younger in the vehicle?
1 Yes, in the front passenger seat
2 Yes, in a back seat
3 Yes, both in the front passenger seat and in a back seat
4 No, I have not driven children aged 12 or younger in the past 30 days → Go to question C6
C5a. When you are driving and children aged 12 or younger are riding with you, are they typically in a car seat, booster seat, seat belt, or do they ride without a seat belt? You may select more than one if answering about multiple children. Select all that apply.
1 Rear-facing car seat
2 Forward-facing car seat
3 Booster seat
4 Seat belt
5 Without a seat belt
C6. Not including driving to and from work, have you driven a vehicle as part of a job or business in the past 12 months?
1 Yes
2 No → Go to question C7
C6a. How often have you driven a vehicle as part of a job or business?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
C6b. Are you more likely, less likely, or just as likely to wear your seat belt when driving on the job as compared to when driving for personal use?
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 Just as likely
C7. In the past 12 months, how often have you driven a motor vehicle at night, after 9 pm?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up
to a few times a year
6 Never in the past 12 months
C8. When was the last time you did not wear your seat belt at any point while driving?
1 Today
2 Within the past week
3 Within the past month
4 Within the past 12 months
5 A year or more ago
6 Never
C9. When driving I tend to…
1 Stay with slower moving traffic
2 Keep up with the faster traffic
3 Both about equally
The next few questions ask about activities you might do while driving. When we say while driving, please include any times that you are seated in the driver’s seat (behind the wheel of your vehicle) if it is not in Park. For example, while driving means both when the vehicle is moving and during times like stopped at a stop sign or red light.
C10. How often do you talk on the phone while driving?
For this question, consider all methods of talking on the phone, including holding the device to your ear, using speakerphone, or using any type of hands-free calling, such as a headset or in-vehicle system or app.
1 All trips
2 Most trips
3 About half my trips
4 Fewer than half my trips
5 None of my trips
6 I don't have a cell phone
C11. How often do you send texts, e-mails, or other messages while driving?
For this question, consider all methods of sending messages, including typing directly on the device or screen, using speech-to-text while holding the device, or using any type of hands-free voice commands, such as with a headset or in-vehicle system or app.
1 All trips
2 Most trips
3 About half my trips
4 Fewer than half my trips
5 None of my trips
6 I don't have a cell phone
C12. How often do you read texts, e-mails, or other messages while driving?
For this question, consider all methods of reading and listening to messages, including while holding the device, looking directly at a screen, or using any type of hands-free voice commands to have messages read aloud, such as with a headset or in-vehicle system or app.
1 All trips
2 Most trips
3 About half my trips
4 Fewer than half my trips
5 None of my trips
6 I don't have a cell phone
C13. In the past 30 days, how many times have you fallen asleep or nodded off, even for a moment, while driving?
1 Never in the past 30 days
2 Once
3 2 to 3 times
4 4 to 6 times
5 7 to 9 times
6 10 or more times
The
next few questions ask about your personal experiences, which some
people may find to be sensitive in nature. As a reminder, your
answers will be kept anonymous. We encourage your honesty in
responding to these questions.
C14. In the past 12 months, how often have you typically had a drink containing alcohol?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 Never in the past 12 months → Go to question C15
C14a. In the past 12 months, how often have you driven a motor vehicle within two hours of drinking alcoholic beverages?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 Never in the past 12 months
C15. Cannabis (or marijuana) is available in both recreational and medicinal forms and may be known by many other names (such as weed or pot). Cannabis is often smoked, vaped, or ingested through edibles (such as gummies). In the past 12 months, how often have you typically used cannabis?
For this question, we are not interested in CBD oil.
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 Never in the past 12 months → Go to question C16
C15a. In the past 12 months, how often have you driven a motor vehicle within four hours of using cannabis?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 Never in the past 12 months
C16. In the past 12 months, have you driven a motor vehicle under the influence of…? Select all that apply.
1 Alcohol
2 Cannabis
3 Illegal drugs
4 Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs or medications that can cause impairment, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision
5 Prescription drugs or medications that can cause impairment, such as drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision
6 Combination of any of the above items
7 None of these
C17. Counting cars, vans, minivans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and motorcycles, how many vehicles do you own, lease, or are otherwise available regularly for your use?
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C18. Which of the following best describes the vehicle that you drive most often?
If you drive more than one vehicle about the same amount and can't decide which of them you drive most often, then answer for which of those vehicles you drove last.
1 Personal vehicle owned/leased by me or someone in my household
2 Borrowed personal vehicle from a friend/family member
3 Vehicle provided by my employer
4 Vehicle from a rental car or shared car service such as Enterprise or ZipCar
5 Other
C19. Thinking about the vehicle that you drive most often, is it a…
1 Car or station wagon
2 Van or minivan
3 SUV (sport utility vehicle)
4 Pickup truck
→ Go to
question C20
5 Other truck
(such as a box truck,
18-wheeler, flatbed truck)
6 Motorcycle
7 Other
C19a. Please provide the year, make, and model of the vehicle you just told us is the one you drive most often. Throughout this survey, we will refer to this vehicle as your primary vehicle.
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C20. For how long have you driven this vehicle?
1 Less than 3 months
2 3 months to less than 6 months
3 6 months to less than a year
4 A year to less than 2 years
5 2 years to less than 5 years
6 5 years or more
C21. Have you been involved in a crash or near-crash as a driver in the past 12 months?
By "near-crash" we mean a time that you would have almost certainly gotten into a crash if you or another driver had not swerved, slammed on your brakes, or done something else out of the ordinary when driving to avoid the crash.
1 Crash
2 Near-crash
3 Both
4 Neither
C22. Which, if any, of the following best describes the type of license you have for driving?
1 Driver's license (non-commercial)
2 Commercial driver's license (CDL)
3 Motorcycle license
4 Non-commercial driver's license with "motorcycle" endorsement
5 Provisional or probationary license
6 Learner or instruction permit
7 Suspended or revoked license
8 None
9 Don’t know
C23. What is your primary mode of transportation? By primary, we mean the way you get around most often.
1 Driving a vehicle
2 Riding in a vehicle driven by someone else
3 Bus travel
4 Train travel
5 Riding a bicycle
6 Walking
7 Other
C24. How often do you use taxis, Uber, Lyft, or other rideshare services?
1 Every day, or almost every day
2 Several days a week
3 About once a week
4 Once or twice a month
5 Up to a few times a year
6 Never
This section focuses on different types
of driver assistance technologies. For each vehicle feature, please
read the description. Note that different vehicle manufacturers may
refer to these by different names.
T1. Blind Spot Warning is a feature that uses a light or sound to alert a driver that there is a vehicle in their blind spot. Have you ever…
1 Driven a vehicle that has Blind Spot Warning
2 Been a passenger only in a vehicle with Blind Spot Warning → Skip to question T3
3 Heard of Blind Spot Warning but never been in a vehicle with it → Skip to question T3
4 Never heard of Blind Spot Warning before taking this survey → Skip to question T5
T2. Is your primary vehicle equipped with Blind Spot Warning technology?
1 Yes
→ Go to question T3
2 No
3 Don't know
T2a. In general, do you have your Blind Spot Warning feature enabled or disabled? That is, do you keep the feature turned on and able to make alerts, or do you turn it off?
1 Enabled / Turned on
2 Disabled / Turned off
T2b. Have you ever had an experience in which your Blind Spot Warning helped you? That is, it alerted you at an appropriate time about the driving situation.
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
4 Never had feature enabled
T2c. Which, if any, of the following have you experienced with your Blind Spot Warning technology? Select all that apply.
1 The warning alerted me in a driving situation when it should not have
2 The warning did not alert me in a driving situation when it should have
3 Some other issue or problem
4 I have not experienced any issues with my Blind Spot Warning technology
5 Never had feature enabled
T3. To what extent do you understand how a driver uses (or what they can expect when using) Blind Spot Warning technology?
1 Completely understand
2 Somewhat understand
3 Limited understanding
4 Do not understand at all
T4. Please think about Blind Spot Warning technology based on your experience or general beliefs about this feature. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Somewhat agree |
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Somewhat disagree |
Strongly disagree |
T4a. I trust and feel safe with this technology |
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T4b. I find this technology annoying or distracting |
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T4c. I think this technology reduces stress while driving |
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T4d. I think this technology increases the risk of a crash |
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T4e. I think this technology is easy to learn and explain |
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T4f. I would recommend this technology to other drivers |
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T5. Forward
Collision Warning is a feature that uses a light or sound to
alert a driver of a potential collision with a vehicle ahead. Have
you ever…
1 Driven a vehicle that has Forward Collision Warning
2 Been a passenger only in a vehicle with Forward Collision Warning → Skip to question T7
3 Heard of Forward Collision Warning but never been in a vehicle with it → Skip to question T7
4 Never heard of Forward Collision Warning before taking this survey → Skip to question T9
T6. Is your primary vehicle equipped with Forward Collision Warning technology?
1 Yes
→ Go to question T7
2 No
3 Don't know
T6a. In general, do you have your Forward Collision Warning feature enabled or disabled? That is, do you keep the feature turned on and able to make alerts, or do you turn it off?
1 Enabled / Turned on
2 Disabled / Turned off
T6b. Have you ever had an experience in which your Forward Collision Warning helped you? That is, it alerted you at an appropriate time about the driving situation.
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
4 Never had feature enabled
T6c. Which, if any, of the following have you experienced with your Forward Collision Warning technology? Select all that apply.
1 The warning alerted me in a driving situation when it should not have
2 The warning did not alert me in a driving situation when it should have
3 Some other issue or problem
4 I have not experienced any issues with my Forward Collision Warning technology
5 Never had feature enabled
T7. To what extent do you understand how a driver uses (or what they can expect when using) Forward Collision Warning technology?
1 Completely understand
2 Somewhat understand
3 Limited understanding
4 Do not understand at all
T8. Please think about Forward Collision Warning technology based on your experience or general beliefs about this feature. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Somewhat agree |
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Somewhat disagree |
Strongly disagree |
T8a. I trust and feel safe with this technology |
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T8b. I find this technology annoying or distracting |
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T8c. I think this technology reduces stress while driving |
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T8d. I think this technology increases the risk of a crash |
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T8e. I think this technology is easy to learn and explain |
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T8f. I would recommend this technology to other drivers |
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T9. Lane Departure Warning is a feature that uses a light or sound to alert a driver if their vehicle approaches or crosses lane markers. Have you ever…
1 Driven
a vehicle that has Lane Departure Warning
2 Been a passenger only in a vehicle with Lane Departure Warning → Skip to question T11
3 Heard of Lane Departure Warning but never been in a vehicle with it → Skip to question T11
4 Never heard of Lane Departure Warning before taking this survey → Skip to question T13
T10. Is your primary vehicle equipped with Lane Departure Warning technology?
1 Yes
→ Go to question T11
2 No
3 Don't know
T10a. In general, do you have your Lane Departure Warning feature enabled or disabled? That is, do you keep the feature turned on and able to make alerts, or do you turn it off?
1 Enabled / Turned on
2 Disabled / Turned off
T10b. Have you ever had an experience in which your Lane Departure Warning helped you? That is, it alerted you at an appropriate time about the driving situation.
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
4 Never had feature enable
T10c. Which, if any, of the following have you experienced with your Lane Departure Warning technology? Select all that apply.
1 The warning alerted me in a driving situation when it should not have
2 The warning did not alert me in a driving situation when it should have
3 Some other issue or problem
4 I have not experienced any issues with my Lane Departure Warning technology
5 Never had feature enabled
T11. To what extent do you understand how a driver uses (or what they can expect when using) Lane Departure Warning technology?
1 Completely understand
2 Somewhat understand
3 Limited understanding
4 Do not understand at all
T12. Please think about Lane Departure Warning technology based on your experience or general beliefs about this feature. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Somewhat agree |
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Somewhat disagree |
Strongly disagree |
T12a. I trust and feel safe with this technology |
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T12b. I find this technology annoying or distracting |
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T12c. I think this technology reduces stress while driving |
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T12d. I think this technology increases the risk of a crash |
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T12e. I think this technology is easy to learn and explain |
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T12f. I would recommend this technology to other drivers |
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T13. Backup
or Rearview Camera is a feature that uses a screen to display
the area behind the vehicle when in reverse gear. Have you ever…
1 Driven a vehicle that has a Backup or Rearview Camera
2 Been a passenger only in a vehicle with a Backup or Rearview Camera → Skip to question T15
3 Heard of a Backup or Rearview Camera but never been in a vehicle with it → Skip to question T15
4 Never heard of a Backup or Rearview Camera before taking this survey → Skip to question T17
T14. Is your primary vehicle equipped with a Backup or Rearview Camera?
→ Go to question T15
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
T14a. How often do you use your Backup or Rearview Camera?
1 All trips
2 Most trips
3 About half my trips
4 Fewer than half my trips
5 None of my trips
T14b. Have you ever had an experience in which your Backup or Rearview Camera helped you? That is, it enabled you to see a vehicle, pedestrian, or other object behind you that you did not otherwise see.
1 Yes
2 No
3 Don't know
4 Never used Backup/Rearview Camera
T14c. Which, if any, of the following have you experienced with your Backup or Rearview Camera? Select all that apply.
1 Vehicle was closer to an object in the camera view than it appeared
2 Camera view did not show a vehicle, person, or other object that was behind me
3 Visibility impacted by weather conditions
4 Visibility impacted by dirt or debris on the camera lens
5 Some other issue or problem
6 I have not experienced any issues with my Backup or Rearview Camera
7 Never used Backup/Rearview Camera
T15. To what extent do you understand how a driver uses (or what they can expect when using) Backup or Rearview Camera technology?
1 Completely understand
2 Somewhat understand
3 Limited understanding
4 Do not understand at all
T16. Please think about Backup or Rearview Camera technology based on your experience or general beliefs about this feature. For each of the following statements, to what extent do you agree or disagree?
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T16a. I trust and feel safe with this technology |
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T16b. I find this technology annoying or distracting |
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T16c. I think this technology reduces stress while driving |
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T16d. I think this technology increases the risk of a crash |
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T16e. I think this technology is easy to learn and explain |
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T16f. I would recommend this technology to other drivers |
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T17. Think about your driving behavior when you are in a vehicle with features that use a light or sound to alert the driver about something, such as Blind Spot Warning, Forward Collision Warning, or Lane Departure Warning.
How, if at all, would you say your driving behavior is different compared to when you are in a vehicle without these features? Select all that apply.
1 Drive slower
2 Drive faster
3 Change lanes less frequently
4 Change
lanes more frequently
5 Look in your mirrors or over your shoulder more frequently
6 Look in your mirrors or over your shoulder less frequently
7 Increase distance from lead vehicle
8 Follow lead vehicle more closely
9 Use my phone or other electronic device more
10 Other (please specify)
11 There is no difference in my driving behavior
12 I have not driven a vehicle with these features
T18. Which, if any, of the following have you used to get information about new vehicle technologies that you may be unfamiliar with? For example, how it works, how to use it, or what to expect when using the feature. Select all that apply.
1 Internet sources (search engine, online videos, forums, etc.)
2 Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
3 Mechanic or vehicle dealership staff
4 Owner's manual or materials from the vehicle manufacturer
5 Government safety website (National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, safercar.gov, etc.)
6 Print materials (such as books, brochures, or pamphlets)
7 Friends or family
8 Other (please specify)
9 I have not sought out information about how to use vehicle technology
T19. Generally speaking, how useful do you think driver assistance technologies, like those described in this survey, are in preventing vehicle crashes?
1 Very useful
2 Somewhat useful
3 Not too useful
4 Not at all useful
T20. To what extent are you concerned, if at all, that drivers using driver assistance technologies may engage in increased distracted driving behavior (such as cell phone use, taking their eyes off the road, or hands off the steering wheel)?
1 Very concerned
2 Somewhat concerned
3 Not very concerned
4 Not concerned at all
T21. Next time you buy or lease a vehicle, will you want it to have each of the following types of driver assistance technologies?
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T21a. Blind Spot Warning |
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T21b. Forward Collision Warning |
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T21c. Lane Departure Warning |
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T21d. Backup or Rearview Camera |
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ATTITUDES
If you have driven in the past 12 months, please continue with question A1.
If you have not driven in the past 12 months, please skip to question A6.
A1. Have you ever been stopped by police for any of the following traffic safety reasons while driving? Select all that apply.
1 Speeding
2 Aggressive or reckless driving
3 Drunk or impaired driving
4 Seat belt violation
5 Illegal turn or improper lane change
6 Stop sign or red light violation
7 Distracted driving, such as using a cell phone while driving
8 Some other reason (please describe)
9 I have never been stopped by police for any traffic safety reason while driving → Go to question A2
A1a. In the past 12 months, how many times have you been stopped by police for a traffic safety reason while driving?
1 None
2 Once
3 2 to 3 times
4 4 to 6 times
5 7 to 9 times
6 10 or more times
A1b. When you were stopped by police in the past 12 months, did you receive a ticket for any traffic safety violation?
1 Yes
1 No → Go to question A2
A1c. How many?
꙱꙱ Tickets
A2. In the past 12 months, have you received a ticket in the mail for any traffic safety violation identified by camera (such as an automated speed camera or red light camera)?
1 Yes
2 No → Go to question A3
A2a. How many?
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A3. At each of the following times, do you believe you are more likely, less likely, or just as likely to get a ticket for a traffic safety violation?
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A3a. On or around holidays |
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A3b. During large events, such as sporting events or concerts |
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A3c. At night |
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A3d. Early in the morning |
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A3e. During rush hour |
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A3f. During bad weather, such as rain or snow |
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A4. Assume that you were stopped and fined for speeding.
After receiving the ticket, do you think you would…?
1 Speed less often as a permanent change
2 Speed less often for at least a year
3 Speed less often for less than a year
4 Make no change
A5. Compared
to before the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020), do you think you are
more likely to be stopped by law enforcement, less likely to be
stopped by law enforcement, or is it about the same? Please be
thinking about your likelihood of being stopped on any given day
that you drive.
1 More likely
2 Less likely
3 About the same
A6. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe have ever been stopped by the police for a traffic safety reason while driving?
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A7. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe at least occasionally drive more than 10 mph over the speed limit?
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A8. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe at least occasionally drive a vehicle when they think they've consumed too much alcohol to drive safely?
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A9. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe would agree to the following statement: Everyone should obey the speed limit because it's the law.
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A10. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe would agree to the following statement: Driving over the speed limit is not dangerous for skilled drivers.
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A11. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe would agree to the following statement: There is no excuse for driving while impaired by alcohol.
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A12. Thinking about drivers in the US, about how many do you believe would agree to the following statement: It's okay to drive after a drink or two if you do not feel intoxicated.
1 All or nearly all drivers
2 Most drivers
3 About half of drivers
4 Fewer than half of drivers
5 None or nearly no drivers
A13. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All drivers, regardless of demographic or personal characteristics, are equally likely to be stopped by law enforcement if they commit the same traffic safety violation.
1 Strongly agree
2 Somewhat agree
3 Somewhat disagree
4 Strongly disagree
A14. How dangerous do you feel the following driving behaviors are?
We are interested in your responses even if you do not engage in these activities.
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A14a. Speeding 15 mph over the speed limit on interstates, freeways, or other highways |
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A14b. Speeding 10 mph over the speed limit on residential streets (neighborhood) |
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A14c. Driving through a light that had just turned red if I could have stopped safely |
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A14d. Driving aggressively (switching lanes quickly, driving very closely behind another car) |
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A14e. Driving if I am so tired that I have a hard time keeping my eyes open |
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A14f. Driving after drinking enough alcohol that I may be over the legal limit |
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A14g. Riding in a car driven by someone who has had too much alcohol |
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A14h. Driving when impaired by marijuana |
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A14i. Driving while texting, e-mailing, or using apps on a handheld phone |
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A14j. Driving without wearing a seat belt |
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A15. How much do you believe people who are important to you, such as friends or family members, would approve or disapprove of each of the following behaviors?
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A15a. Driving without wearing a seat belt |
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A15b. Driving while texting, e-mailing, or using apps on a handheld phone |
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A15c. Speeding 15 mph over the speed limit on interstates, freeways, or other highways |
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A15d. Speeding 10 mph over the speed limit on residential streets (neighborhood) |
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A15e. Driving aggressively (switching lanes quickly, driving very closely behind another car) |
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A15f. Driving after drinking enough alcohol that I may be over the legal limit |
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A15g. Riding in a car driven by someone who has had too much alcohol |
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A15h. Driving when impaired by marijuana |
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A16. Assume that you regularly engage in each of the following behaviors over the next six months. For each one, how likely or unlikely do you think you will be to receive a ticket or be stopped by the police?
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This is not against the law where I live |
A16a. Driving without wearing a seat belt |
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A16b. Driving while texting, e-mailing, or using apps on a handheld phone |
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A16c. Speeding 15 mph over the speed limit on interstates, freeways, or other highways |
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A16d. Speeding 10 mph over the speed limit on residential streets (neighborhood) |
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A16e. Driving aggressively (switching lanes quickly, driving very closely behind another car) |
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A16f. Driving after drinking enough alcohol that I may be over the legal limit |
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A16g. Driving when impaired by marijuana |
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A17. How would you feel about using the following measures in your community…
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A17a. Roadside checkpoints for drunk or impaired drivers |
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A17b. Increased use of red light cameras at intersections |
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A17c. Road design changes, like speed humps and traffic circles, to slow down traffic |
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A17d. Electronic signs by the road that display the speed of the driver |
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A17e. Increased use of automated speed cameras |
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A17f. Digital speed signs that change the speed limit on a section of road based on traffic or weather conditions |
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Before we wrap up the survey, we have a few additional background questions about you.
C25. How old are you?
꙱꙱꙱ Years old
C26. What is your sex?
1 Female
2 Male
C27. In
order to better understand driver and rider characteristics, we'd
like to ask you about your height and weight.
About how
tall are you without shoes?
꙱ Feet ꙱꙱ Inches
C28. What is your weight?
꙱꙱꙱ Pounds
C29. What is your race and/or ethnicity? Select all that apply.
1 American Indian or Alaska Native
2 Asian
3 Black or African American
4 Hispanic or Latino
5 Middle Eastern or North African
6 Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
C30. Are you currently married, widowed, divorced, separated, or have you never been married?
1 Married
2 Widowed
3 Divorced
4 Separated
5 Never married
C31. Do you own or rent your home?
1 Own
2 Rent
3 Some other arrangement
C32. What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed?
1 Did not start high school
2 Some high school
3 High school diploma
4 GED or alternative credential
5 Some college with no degree
6 Two-year or Associate's degree
7 Four-year or Bachelor's degree
8 Some graduate school with no degree
9 Graduate or professional degree
C33. Which of the following categories best describes your total household income before taxes in 2024? Your best estimate is fine.
1 Less than $15,000
2 $15,000 to $24,999
3 $25,000 to $34,999
4 $35,000 to $49,999
5 $50,000 to $74,999
6 $75,000 to $99,999
7 $100,000 to $149,999
8 $150,000 to $199,999
9 $200,000 or more
C34. Including yourself, how many adults aged 18 and older live in your household?
꙱꙱ Adults
C35. Which, if any, of the following aged children live in your household? Select all that apply.
1 Under 1 year old
2 1 or 2 years old
3 3, 4 or 5 years old
4 6, 7 or 8 years old
5 9, 10, 11 or 12 years old
6 13, 14 or 15 years old
7 16 or 17 years old
8 No children in my household
C36. What is your current employment status?
1 Working as a paid employee, full-time
2 Working as a paid employee, part-time
3 Not working and looking for work
4 Not working, retired
5 Not working due to disability
6 Not working, homemaker
7 Not working for any other reason
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