Today's Trucking -- July reader survey

Tell us your thoughts about highway safety

Trucking is one of the few industries that shares its workplace with the general public. In this month’s Pulse Survey, we want to know your thoughts about highway safety.

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* 1. How would you rate the safety of Canadian highways (1=very unsafe; 100=very safe)

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 2. How would you rate your own driving habits (1=very unsafe; 100=very safe)

100

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 3. How would you rate the driving habits of most truck drivers? (1=very unsafe; 100=very safe)

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 4. How would you rate the driving habits of the general public? (1=very unsafe; 100=very safe)

100

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i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 5. Compared to five years ago, how safe are Canadian highways?

Much safer

Safer

About the same

Riskier

Much riskier

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* 6. What is the single-greatest threat to highway safety?

Aggressive driving

Automated driving tools (ie cruise control)

Distracted driving

Driver fatigue

Driving too fast for conditions

Highway conditions and disrepair

Intoxicated drivers

Malfunctioning safety systems

Seat belt use

Space management/tailgating

Speeding

Vehicle mechanical condition

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* 7. Do automated safety systems make you feel safer behind the wheel? (ie Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warnings)

Yes

Somewhat