Pre-Study DDDI
Dula Dangerous Driving Index
Below are 38 questions about your driving. Please note the rating scale has changed from the previous section. Read each item and choose your response by marking or circling your response. There are no “correct” responses. Please answer honestly. All responses will only be used for research purposes and will not be used for regulatory purposes.
I drive when I am angry or upset.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I lose my temper when driving.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I consider the actions of other drivers to be inappropriate or “stupid.”
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I flash my headlights when I am annoyed by another driver.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I make rude gestures (for example, giving the “finger” or yelling curse words) toward drivers who annoy me.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel resentful when I do not get my own way.
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I verbally insult drivers who annoy me.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I deliberately use my car/truck to block drivers who tailgate me.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
If another driver seriously threatens my safety, I will defend myself.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I would tailgate a driver who annoys me.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I try to get even rather than forgive and forget.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I “drag race” other drivers at stop lights to get out front.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will illegally pass a car/truck that is going too slowly.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I am willing to admit when I’ve made a mistake.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel it is my right to strike back in some way, if I feel another driver has been aggressive toward me.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
When I get stuck in a traffic jam, I get very irritated.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will race a slow-moving train to a railroad crossing.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I have taken unfair advantage of another person.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will weave in and out of slower traffic.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will drive if I am only mildly intoxicated or buzzed.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I am courteous, even to people who are disagreeable.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
When someone cuts me off, I feel I should punish him/her.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I am a good listener, no matter who I’m talking to.
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I get impatient and/or upset when I fall behind schedule when I am driving.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
Passengers in my car/truck tell me to calm down.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I get irritated when a car/truck in front of me slows down for no reason.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will cross double yellow lines to see if I can pass a slow-moving car/truck.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel it is my right to get where I need to go as quickly as possible.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I am an aggressive driver.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel that passive drivers should learn how to drive or stay home.
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There have been occasions when I have taken advantage of someone.
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I keep some type of weapon in my car/truck.
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I will drive in the shoulder lane or median to get around a traffic jam.
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When passing a car/truck on a 2-lane road, I will barely miss on-coming cars.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I will drive when I am drunk.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel that I may lose my temper if I have to confront another driver.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I consider myself to be a risk-taker.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
I feel that most traffic “laws” could be considered as suggestions.
Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always
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