Accessible Self-Driving Car Survey

MICHIGAN PROTECTION & ADVOCACY SERVICE, INC.

Michigan wants to lead the nation in building and designing self-driving cars. Michigan Protection & Advocacy Service, Inc. (MPAS) wants to make sure people with disabilities and others can use self-driving cars just like anyone else. Please take the following survey so MPAS can tell car builders and public agencies what people need to have access to self-driving cars.

This survey is anonymous and confidential.

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* 1. Please describe yourself: (please check all that apply)

I am blind or visually impaired

I am deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf/blind

I have mobility support needs

I have cognitive/intellectual support needs

I have emotional/mental health support needs

I have other support needs: (please specify)

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* 2. Do you have a driver's license or state ID card?

YES

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* 3. Would you ride in a self-driving car?

YES

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* 4. If no, what would make you more likely to ride in one?

Assurance of safety

Independent use

Single-step or simplified instructions on use

Ability to adjust comfort (climate, speed,braking)

Information on surroundings

Verification of arrival

Affordability

Easy availability of insurance

Perception of independence

Account for language and communication differences (including ASL or alternative nonverbal communication)

Easy physical access

Ability to address emergencies (breakdowns, traffic, weather)

Changes in driver's license laws

I already drive myself

Nothing would convince me to change my mind

Something else: (please specify)

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* 1. Please describe yourself: (please check all that apply)

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* 2. Do you have a driver's license or state ID card?

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* 3. Would you ride in a self-driving car?

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* 4. If no, what would make you more likely to ride in one?

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* 5. Additional comments