South Dakota Rides

Motorcycle Riding Habits Survey

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The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety is interested in your motorcycle riding habits. Your answers to the following questions are voluntary and anonymous. Please complete the survey and press 'Done' when finished. We appreciate your help in making South Dakota a safer place to ride!

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* 1. What is your gender?

Male

Female

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 21

21-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-older

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* 3. What is your home zip code?

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* 4. Do you own a motorcycle?

Yes

No (Skip to Question #7)

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* 5. If YES to question #4, what type of motorcycle(s) do you own? (mark all that apply)

Touring

Cruiser

Sport

Other

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* 6. If YES to question #4, please list the make, model and engine size of each motorcycle owned.

#1:

#2:

#3:

#4:

#5:

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* 7. Do you have a current motorcycle license/endorsement?

Yes

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* 8. Have you ever taken a Motorcycle Rider Training course?

Yes

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* 9. If YES to question #8, which of the following courses have you taken? (mark all that apply)

Beginning Rider Course

Experienced Rider Course

Other

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* 10. About how many miles did you ride your motorcycle last year?

Did not ride last year.

Less than 2,000

2,000-5,000

5,001-10,000

More than 10,000

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* 11. What is the primary reason you ride your motorcycle?

To/from work (commuting)

Travel/Touring

Pleasure Riding

Not applicable

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* 12. Which of the following protective gear do you wear when riding? (mark all that apply)

Eye Protection

Riding Pants/Jeans/Chaps

Jacket/Long Sleeves

Full-Fingered Gloves

Over-the-Ankle Boots

None

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* 13. Do you wear a DOT-certified helmet when you ride?

Always

Sometimes

Most of the time

Seldom

Not at all

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* 14. How many motorcycle accidents have you had in the past 5 years?

None

1-2

3-4

5 or more

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* 15. Have you lost a loved one in a motorcycle related fatality?

Yes

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* 16. Your thoughts:

	Yes	No	Sometimes
Have you ever consumed alcohol and then took a ride on your motorcyle?	Have you ever consumed alcohol and then took a ride on your motorcyle? Yes	Have you ever consumed alcohol and then took a ride on your motorcyle? No	Have you ever consumed alcohol and then took a ride on your motorcyle? Sometimes
Do you believe law enforcement unfairly 'target' motorcyclists?	Do you believe law enforcement unfairly 'target' motorcyclists? Yes	Do you believe law enforcement unfairly 'target' motorcyclists? No	Do you believe law enforcement unfairly 'target' motorcyclists? Sometimes
Do you think car/van/truck drivers 'see' motorcyclists on the roadways?	Do you think car/van/truck drivers 'see' motorcyclists on the roadways? Yes	Do you think car/van/truck drivers 'see' motorcyclists on the roadways? No	Do you think car/van/truck drivers 'see' motorcyclists on the roadways? Sometimes

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* 17. How effective are anti-drinking and riding campaigns?

Very Effective

Somewhat Effective

Not Very Effective

Not Effective

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* 18. In your opinion...

	Very Important	Somewhat Important	Not That Important	Not Important
How important is it for you to wear a helmet when you ride?	How important is it for you to wear a helmet when you ride? Very Important	How important is it for you to wear a helmet when you ride? Somewhat Important	How important is it for you to wear a helmet when you ride? Not That Important	How important is it for you to wear a helmet when you ride? Not Important
How important is it for your passenger to wear a helmet while riding?	How important is it for your passenger to wear a helmet while riding? Very Important	How important is it for your passenger to wear a helmet while riding? Somewhat Important	How important is it for your passenger to wear a helmet while riding? Not That Important	How important is it for your passenger to wear a helmet while riding? Not Important
How important is it to do a pre-ride inspection for every ride?	How important is it to do a pre-ride inspection for every ride? Very Important	How important is it to do a pre-ride inspection for every ride? Somewhat Important	How important is it to do a pre-ride inspection for every ride? Not That Important	How important is it to do a pre-ride inspection for every ride? Not Important
How important is it to know, in advance, the road you're traveling?	How important is it to know, in advance, the road you're traveling? Very Important	How important is it to know, in advance, the road you're traveling? Somewhat Important	How important is it to know, in advance, the road you're traveling? Not That Important	How important is it to know, in advance, the road you're traveling? Not Important
How important is it to know your own skill level?	How important is it to know your own skill level? Very Important	How important is it to know your own skill level? Somewhat Important	How important is it to know your own skill level? Not That Important	How important is it to know your own skill level? Not Important

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