AAA survey shows Americans tend to blame “the other guy” for traffic crashes
NEWS from AAA South Dakota – A recent national survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that Americans want safer roads but are largely unwilling to change their own driving behaviors to achieve that goal. At the same time, however, many readily admit they are part of the problem.
AAA and the Foundation are challenging motorists to examine their driving habits and make a resolution to drive safer in 2012.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Foundation’s Traffic Safety Culture Index finds that most Americans still cling to a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude when it comes to driving safely.
“This failure to take responsibility for our actions behind the wheel increases our risk on the road and puts others in jeopardy,” said Mark Madeja, spokesman for AAA South Dakota. “Drivers need to ask themselves if they’re part of the problem or part of the solution.”
Here’s a snapshot of key findings of the Foundation’s survey.
Activity Percent who view it as a Percent who admit to engaging serious threat to road safety in this activity in the last 30 days
Drinking & Driving 76 21
Texting & Driving 94 26
Speeding 74 52
Red Light Running 94 37
Drowsy Driving 96 32 |
