New York State 2023 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.
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* 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?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 2. In the past 30 days, how often have you used a seat belt when riding in the back seat of a motor vehicle?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 3. What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for not wearing a seat belt in the front seat?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 4. What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for not wearing a seat belt in the back seat?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 5. Do you know that as of November 1, 2020, all passengers age 16 and older riding in the back seat of a motor vehicle are required to wear a seat belt?

Yes

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* 6. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven more than 5 mph over the speed limit on a residential street?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 7. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven more than 10 mph over the speed limit on a highway?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 8. 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?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 9. What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving more than 10 mph over the speed limit on a highway?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 10. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven while holding and talking on a cell phone?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 11. 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?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 12. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven while manually typing on a cell phone or other portable electronic device?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 13. What do you think the chances are of getting a ticket for driving while holding and talking on a cell phone?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 14. 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?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 15. Do you think driving while manually using a cell phone or other portable electronic device is…

Very dangerous

Moderately dangerous

Not dangerous at all

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* 16. When planning an outing, knowing that alcohol or legal or illegal drugs will be consumed, how often do you rely on a ride service such as Uber, Lyft or a taxi for transportation?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 17. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven within an hour after drinking alcohol?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 18. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven within two hours after using cannabis?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 19. In the past 30 days, how often have you driven after using legal, illegal or prescription drugs that can impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle?

Regularly

Fairly often

A few times

Just once

Never

N/A

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* 20. What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while impaired by alcohol?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 21. What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while impaired by cannabis?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 22. What do you think the chances are of someone getting arrested if they drive while impaired by legal, illegal or prescription drugs?

Very Likely

Likely

Neither Likely nor Unlikely

Unlikely

Very Unlikely

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* 23. Do you think using cannabis negatively affects a driver’s ability to drive safely?

A great deal

A moderate amount

Not at all

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* 24. Are you aware of the effects of your prescription medications on your ability to drive?

Yes

N/A

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* 25. What is your county of residence?

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* 26. What is your sex?

Male

Female

X (Unspecified)

I (Intersex)

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* 27. What is your age group?

16-17

18-20

21-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 28. Are you of Hispanic origin?

Yes

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* 29. What is your race? Mark one or more boxes.

White

Black or African American

Asian

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Some other race