Driving Survey

The purpose of the Driving Survey is to give you, the driver, an opportunity to evaluate the level of risk and stress that can be associated with your style of driving. The survey helps to demonstrate that there are always a number of risk factors that contribute to a crash.

ANSWER KEY: A - No Never or Not Anymore B - Rarely C - Sometimes D - Often


Did You Ever...

1) ...feel stress while driving in commuter traffic? A B C D
2) ...drive more than 10 mph over the speed limit? A B C D
3) ...drive after drinking alcoholic beverages? A B C D
4) ...try to get even with other drivers? A B C D
5) ...drive while thinking of things other than the immediate driving task? A B C D
6) ...knowingly make a right turn on red without stopping? A B C D
7) ...feel threatened by a truck following you very closely? A B C D
8) ...slam the brakes on to avoid hitting something? A B C D
9) ...drive without safety belts on? A B C D
10) ...drive after or while arguing? A B C D
11) ...drive after taking medication that decreased your effectiveness? A B C D
12) ...get angry by actions other drivers forced you to take? A B C D
13) ...skid or slide your car while driving in the rain? A B C D
14) ...change lanes without making a blind spot check? A B C D
15) ...drive fast because you were late for an appointment? A B C D
16) ...swerve to the left, over the yellow line, in response to the car in front of you making a right turn? A B C D
17) ...get blinded by the sun while driving over a hill crest? A B C D
18) ...increase speed to "beat" a yellow traffic light? A B C D
19) ...go into a curve too fast and feel that you come close to losing it? A B C D
20) ...drive fast because the car in back of you was following too closely? A B C D
Copyright© Frederik R. Mottola, 2002
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