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New York State 2026 Driver Opinion Survey

This survey is for New York State licensed drivers only. The information gathered will help support effective highway safety measures and further reduce crashes and fatalities on New York’s roadways. Your responses are completely anonymous. No information regarding your email account is collected.

By continuing, you confirm that you are a New York State licensed driver.
All questions require a response.
1.In the past 30 days, how often have you used a seat belt when driving or riding as a passenger in the front seat of a motor vehicle?(Required.)
2.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for not wearing a seat belt in the front seat?(Required.)
3.In the past 30 days, how often have you used a seat belt when riding in the back seat of a motor vehicle?(Required.)
4.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for not wearing a seat belt in the back seat?(Required.)
5.Do you know that every occupant of a motor vehicle, regardless of age or seating position, is required to be restrained by a seat belt or child safety restraint system?(Required.)
6.New York State Law requires all children under 8 to ride in a car seat or booster seat, and all children under 13 are advised to ride in the back seat. When you transport children, how often do you follow these guidelines?(Required.)
7.Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians are available across New York State to check that car seats and boosters are installed correctly, usually for free. Have you ever taken a car seat or booster seat to be inspected by a certified technician?(Required.)
8.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven more than 5 mph over the speed limit on a residential street?(Required.)
9.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven more than 10 mph over the speed limit on a highway?(Required.)
10.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving more than 5 mph over the speed limit on a residential street?(Required.)
11.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit on a highway?(Required.)
12.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven while holding and talking on a cell phone?(Required.)
13.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven while reading a message on a hand-held cell phone or other portable electronic device?(Required.)
14.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven while manually typing on a cell phone or other portable electronic device?(Required.)
15.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving while holding and talking on a cell phone?(Required.)
16.What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving while manually typing on a cell phone or other portable electronic device?(Required.)
17.Do you think driving while manually using a cell phone or other portable electronic device is…(Required.)
18.When planning an outing where alcohol or drugs may be consumed, how often do you arrange for safe transportation (such as a sober driver, ride service, or public transportation) rather than drive yourself?(Required.)
19.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven within an hour after drinking alcohol?(Required.)
20.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven within two hours after using cannabis?(Required.)
21.In the past 30 days, how often have you driven after using legal, illegal or prescription drugs, other than cannabis, that may have affected your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?(Required.)
22.What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while under the influence of alcohol?(Required.)
23.What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while under the influence of cannabis?(Required.)
24.What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while under the influence of legal, illegal or prescription drugs, other than cannabis?(Required.)
25.Do you think using cannabis negatively affects a driver’s ability to drive safely?(Required.)
26.Are you aware of the effects of your prescription medications on your ability to drive?(Required.)
27.What is your county of residence?(Required.)
28.Please use the space below to share any additional thoughts or concerns you have about driver behaviors and traffic safety.
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