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DAI 505 Survey

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I am conducting a graduate thesis in the field of Industrial Technology and I need your help in answering a few questions. I am conducting a survey in order to gain prominent data in hopes to increase awareness for road safety and encourage safer driver behavior. Please answer each question to the best of your ability, as your feedback would be most appreciated. You do not have to sign your name or provide an email address anywhere on this document, nor will the results of this survey find its' way back to you in any way, shape, or form. Please take a few minutes of your time to fill this out. Thanks.

1. Do you own your own car? (non-commercial vehicle)

2. What kind of vehicle is it?

3. How would you rate your own driving ability?

4. How would you describe your driving style?

5. Would you say your vehicle is

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

6. How often do you drive?

7. How long is your day-to-day commute?

8. How often do you inspect your tires?

9. (If you answered 'Never' to the above question, please disregard this question)
What do you normally inspect for?

Tire Pressure
Treadwear
Nails / Screws
Uneven Wear
Sidewall Tears
Manufacturing Date / Compound Condition
Other Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. How often do you find damage upon inspection of your tires?

11. What is the deciding factor that influences your decision to purchase new tires?

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

12. What factor(s) influence your choice on tire during the purchasing process?

13. How often do you get an alignment?

14. Does rain and wet weather compromise your intent on driving?

15. Have you ever lost control of your vehicle in the rain before? (Not necessarily causing a collision, but take into account loss of traction, hydroplaning, and/or skidding)

16. Have you seen other vehicles lose control in the rain before? (Not necessarily causing a collision, but take into account loss of traction, hydroplaning, and/or skidding)

17. I take care of my vehicle

18. I expect there to be traffic when it rains.

19. Traffic causes stress and mental anguish.

20. I see more accidents when it rains.

21. I drive more cautiously when it is raining.

22. I trust my mechanic and his/her recommendations

23. I think most shops are out to solicit money for unneccesary work

24. Safety is a main concern while driving in rainy weather.