Previous Poll Results

POLL: What do you think is the most dangerous driving behavior?

16.17% Not wearing a seat belt
36.94% Driving under the influence
16.60% Driving aggressively
30.30% Driving while distracted

POLL: How far will you be traveling over the upcoming Fourth of July weekend?

51.46% Not traveling, staying at home
22.81% 50 miles or less
9.94% 150 miles or less
15.79% More than 150 miles

Poll: When do you wear a seat belt?

88.47% All the time.
4.07% Only when driving.
3.39% Only in the front seat.
4.07% Never.

Poll: If you are a motorcycle rider, what type of motorcycle training have you taken?

41.30% PA Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course
6.52% PA Motorcycle Safety Program Experienced Rider Course
14.13% Both PA Motorcycle Safety Program courses
38.04% none

POLL: How often do you use a cell phone while driving?

21.26% Rarely, just in emergencies
23.83% Occasionally
17.29% Often, at least once a day
37.62% Never

POLL: What do you think is the leading factor for 16- and 17-year old driver crashes in Pennsylvania?

21.85% Too many passengers
2.32% Improper turning
35.60% Driving too fast for conditions
40.23% Driver inexperience

POLL: Which factor do you think contributed to the most crashes during the winter holidays last year?

37.10% Alcohol
28.61% Speeding
28.31% Distraction
5.98% Drowsiness

POLL: How fast do you drive when the speed limit on a highway is 65?

45.71% 65 mph
39.22% 70 mph
10.29% 75 mph
4.78% 80 mph or faster

POLL: How do you behave at a yield sign?

2.42% I do not give way to any vehicles.
71.01% I slow down and wait until there is an opening in traffic.
12.80% I come to a complete stop before proceeding.
13.77% I take turns merging with other vehicles.

POLL: Which holiday period do you think ranks the highest for crashes?

33.21% Thanksgiving
19.08% Memorial Day
34.35% Fourth of July
13.36% Christmas

POLL: Where do you ride your bicycle?

37.01% Just in my neighborhood
32.11% On trails in the area
23.13% On low-traffic local roads
7.76% On busy city streets or highways

POLL: What summer maintenance have you done on your vehicle?

10.70% Checked air conditioning
25.13% Checked tire pressure
19.79% Changed oil
44.39% All of the above

POLL: How do you behave when you are behind a school bus with its lights flashing and stop arm extended?

97.05% A – Stop immediately
1.55% B – Slow down and then pass it
0.28% C – Turn around and find another route
1.13% D – Keep going at same speed and pass it

POLL: Which graduated driver licensing requirement do you think offers the greatest benefit to young drivers?

43.78% A - Six months of learning before taking the driver's test
38.60% B - 50 hours of skill-building behind the wheel
12.95% C - Curfew that prohibits driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
4.66% D - Stricter sanctioning for traffic violations

POLL: What do you think is the biggest challenge for mature drivers?

22.80% A – Staying up to date with new driving laws
3.11% B – Navigating work zones
26.17% C – Dealing with aggressive drivers
47.93% D – Nighttime driving

POLL: What do you think is the leading driver distraction?

7.00% A: Eating
55.25% B: Texting
24.90% C: Talking on a cell phone
12.84% D: Talking to other passengers

POLL: From which parts of your vehicle do you clear ice and snow before driving?

9.45% A. Windshield
3.73% B. Windows and mirrors
1.24% C. Roof
85.57% D. All of the above

POLL: What do you think is the leading driver distraction?

8.42% A. Eating
56.74% B. Texting
22.91% C. Talking on a cell phone
11.93% D. Talking to other passengers