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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