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