THE SURVEY IS CLOSED

Highway Safety Survey

PennDOT is conducting a survey of licensed Pennsylvania drivers relating to several highway safety topics. Each state is required to complete this survey by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

We would appreciate your time and honesty in answering the questions below. Your answers will be anonymous and help us better identify Pennsylvania´s highway safety needs.

Basic Information

Do you currently have a Pennsylvania driver's license?

A	Yes
B	No

What is your gender?

A	Male
B	Female

What is your zip code?

What is your age?

A	16-17
B	18-24
C	25-31
D	32-39
E	40-54
F	55-64
G	65-74
H	75+

Impaired Driving

In the past 60 days, how many times have you driven a motor vehicle within 2 hours after drinking alcoholic beverages?

A	0
B	1 - 3
C	3+

In the past 30 days, have you read, seen or heard anything about alcohol impaired driving (or drunk driving) enforcement by police?

A	Yes
B	No

What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive after drinking?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

Seat Belt Use

How often do you use seat belts when you drive or ride in a car, van, sport utility vehicle or pick up?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

In the past 60 days, have you read, seen or heard anything about seat belt law enforcement by police?

A	Yes
B	No

What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket if you don't wear your safety belt?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

Speeding

On a local road with a speed limit of 25 mph, how often do you drive faster than 35 mph?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

On a road with a speed limit of 65 mph, how often do you drive faster than 70 mph?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

In the past 30 days, have you read, seen or heard anything about speed enforcement by police?

A	Yes
B	No

What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket if you drive over the speed limit?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

Motorcycles

Are you a motorcycle rider?

A	Yes, and I'd like to answer the following questions
B	No, so I will skip the following questions

If you are not, then please skip the following questions about motorcycles.

In the past 60 days, how many times have you driven a motorcycle within two hours after drinking alcoholic beverages?

A	0
B	1 - 3
C	3+

While riding your motorcycle, how often do you speed (10 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit)?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

How often do you and your passengers wear helmets and other protective gear while riding on a motorcycle?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

Distracted Driving

How often do you drive while talking on a hand-held cell phone?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

How often do you text or check email while driving?

A	Always
B	Most of the time
C	Half of the time
D	Rarely
E	Never

Do you use a hands-free device if you must talk on a cell phone call while driving?

A	Yes
B	No

Closing

Do you have any other safety-related comments that you would like to share with us?