NHTSA Alcohol-Impaired Driving Segmentation Study
Survey Questionnaire
TARGET LENGTH: 25 Minutes
CURRENT ESTIMATED LENGTH: 28 Minutes
Study Specs
MODE: Mixed-mode quantitative survey (primarily online, supplemented with phone)
LENGTH: Up to 28 minutes
LANGUAGE: Programmed in English and Spanish
SAMPLE: n=5,400 – Assumes 26% incidence rate
Estimate n=400 motorcycle riders
Spanish completes will fall out naturally (no set target)
SAMPLE SOURCE: NORC AmeriSpeak Panel + Supplemental Partners
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
U.S. Nationwide
21- to 54-years-old
Licensed drivers (mix of vehicle/motorcycle)
Drives at least 10 miles per week
Consumes alcohol at least two to three times a month
MEETS AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA
Heavy drinker (has more than 1.5 drinks per hour)
Drove vehicle after drinking, rode motorcycle after drinking or rode with a driver who had also been drinking in the last 12 months
Attitudes align with at least three out of seven risk statements
Has been stopped by law enforcement for reckless driving or driving while impaired
Has been involved in a crash in the last 12 months
SECTION 100: Welcome and Screening
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q100. Please choose your preferred language…
English
Spanish—NOTE: The survey will be translated once the English version is finalized.
[BANK THE FOLLOWING TEXT ON THE SAME SCREEN AS Q105a]
Thank you for agreeing to participate in this study that is being conducted on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This collection of information is voluntary and will be used for communications campaigns and programs to help reduce the number of fatal alcohol crashes on roads and highways. We will not collect any personal information that would allow anyone to identify you. A federal agency may not conduct, or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2127-XXXX.
Completion of this survey is estimated to take an average of [FOR COGNITIVE TEST READ “60 minutes”; FOR SURVEY DISPLAY/READ “28 minutes”], including the time for reviewing instructions, completing, and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are voluntary. If you have comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, send them to: Information Collection Clearance Officer, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, DC, 20590.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q105a.Thank you for your willingness to participate in our survey. First, we would like to
ask you a few classification questions. Please be assured all of your answers are completely anonymous. We appreciate your honest and thoughtful responses.
In which of the following states do you live?
[PROVIDE A PULL-DOWN LIST OF ALL 50 U.S. STATES AND DC; PROVIDE AN OPT-OUT CHECKBOX FOR “Other” AND THANK AND TERMINATE IF SELECTED]
Q105b. HIDDEN QUESTION—CODED CENSUS REGION
New England (ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, RI)
Middle Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA)
South Atlantic (WV, MD, DE, DC, VA, NC, SC, GA, FL)
East South Central (KY, TN, AL, MS)
East North Central (MI, OH, IN, IL, WI)
West South Central (AR, LA, OK, TX)
West North Central (MN, IA, MO, ND, SD, NE, KS)
Mountain (MT, WY, CO, NM, AZ, UT, NV, ID)
Pacific (WA, OR, CA, AK, HI)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q110. Are you:
Mark all that apply.
Female
Male
Transgender, non-binary, or another gender
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q115a.What is your age?
[RECORD NUMERIC RESPONSE; CODE TO LIST BELOW]
Q115b. HIDDEN QUESTION—AGE RANGE
Under 21-years-old TERMINATE
21- to 24-years-old
25- to 29-years-old
30- to 34-years-old
35- to 39-years-old
40- to 44-years-old
45- to 49-years-old
50- to 54-years-old
55 years old or older TERMINATE
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q120. Which of the following best describes your total household income in 2022?
Less than $20,000
$20,000 to $49,000
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 to $199,000
$200,000 or more
Prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q125. Are you of Hispanic or Latino background (Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American or other Spanish culture of origin, regardless of race)? Please select all that apply.
No [EXCLUSIVE]
Yes—Cuban
Yes—Mexican
Yes—Puerto Rican
Yes—South American
Yes—Central American
Yes—Other Spanish culture of origin
Prefer not to answer [EXCLUSIVE]
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q130. What is your race?
[ALLOW MULTIPLE RESPONSES]
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
I prefer not to state
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q135. Do you currently have a valid driver’s license for any of the following types of vehicles?
[RANDOMIZE; ALLOW MULTIPLE RESPONSES; MUST SELECT 1 OR 2 TO CONTINUE; ELSE THANK & TERMINATE]
Motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck, van, SUV) CONTINUE
Motorcycle CONTINUE
Commercial motor vehicle MUST ALSO SELECT 1 OR 2 TO CONTINUE
Boat MUST ALSO SELECT 1 OR 2 TO CONTINUE
Moped or motor-driven cycles MUST ALSO SELECT 1 OR 2 TO CONTINUE
I don’t know TERMINATE
None of the above TERMINATE
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q140a.
IF Q135/1 and NE/2 DISPLAY: On average, how many miles do you typically drive per week?
IF Q135/1 and /2 DISPLAY: Please indicate your average mileage for each of the following types of vehicles.
Motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck, van, SUV)
Motorcycle [DISPLAY IF Q135/2]
Less than 10 miles
10–14 miles
15–19 miles
20–24 miles
25 miles or more
Unsure
Q140b. HIDDEN QUESTION—DRIVER/RIDER CLASSIFICATION
MOTOR VEHICLE ONLY – Q140a_A/2-5 & Q140a_B/NE 2-5
MOTORCYCLE ONLY – Q140a_A/NE 2-5 & Q140a_B/2-5
BOTH – Q140a_A/2-5 & Q140a_B/2-5
NEITHER – Q140a_A/NE 2-5 & Q140a_B/NE 2-5 TERMINATE
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q150. Thinking about the last 12 months, on average, how often did you consume alcoholic drinks? By a drink, we mean half an ounce of absolute alcohol (e.g., a 12-ounce can or glass of beer or malt beverage, a five-ounce glass of wine or a drink containing one shot of liquor). Please feel free to estimate and provide an honest response.
Every day
Five to six times a week
Three to four times a week
Twice a week
Once a week
Two to three times a month
Once a month TERMINATE
Three to 11 times in the past year TERMINATE
One or two times in the past year TERMINATE
I don’t know TERMINATE
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q155. In the past month, what is the largest number of drinks of alcohol you consumed at one time? Please feel free to estimate and provide an honest response.
Largest number of drinks [RECORD NUMERIC RESPONSE]
Prefer not to answer TERMINATE
[FOR MEN (Q110=1), THANK & TERMINATE IF Q155<4;]
[FOR WOMEN (Q110=2), THANK & TERMINATE IF Q155<3;]
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q160. Thinking about the time during the past month when you consumed the largest number of drinks at one time, over the course of how many hours did you have those [PIPE RESPONSE FROM Q155] drinks? Please feel free to estimate and provide an honest response.
Number of hours [RECORD NUMERIC RESPONSE]
Prefer not to answer TERMINATE
Q161. HIDDEN QUESTION—AT-RISK – Has more than 1.5 drinks per hour
Yes (Q155 Drinks/Q160 – Hours) >1.5
No (Q155 Drinks/Q160 – Hours) <1.5
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q170. Still thinking about the time during the past month when you consumed the largest number of drinks at one time, which of the following activities did you do before drinking those [PIPE RESPONSE FROM Q155] drinks?
[RANDOMIZE LIST; ALLOW MULTIPLE RESPONSES]
Assigned a designated driver TERMINATE
Planned a ride with a friend or family member TERMINATE
Planned using a taxi or ride-share service (Uber, Lyft) TERMINATE
I was at home and didn’t leave TERMINATE
I don’t know or remember
None of the above
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q175. After you drank those [PIPE RESPONSE FROM Q155] drinks, how did you get home or
to the place where you were staying? Please select the one answer that best applies.
[RANDOMIZE LIST; ANCHOR PUNCH 1, 8 and 9; DISPLAY PUNCH 7 IF Q140b/2 OR 3;]
I did not go anywhere/stayed home
I rode with a designated driver who had no alcoholic beverages
I used a taxi or ride-share service
I used public transportation
I rode with a driver who consumed alcohol
I drove myself in a motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck, or SUV)
[ASK OF MOTORCYCLES ONLY] I rode my motorcycle
Other (Please Specify: __________)
I don’t know, or I don’t remember
Q176. HIDDEN QUESTION—AT-RISK – Did not have a sober driver
Yes (Q175/5,6,7 or 9)
No (Q175/1-4, 8)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q180. How well do each of the following describe you?
Not at all
Not too well
Somewhat well
Very well
Extremely well
[RANDOMIZE]
I only use a designated driver if absolutely necessary
I know when I have had too much to drink to drive safely
It is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to driving after drinking
I would not get upset if a friend or family member tried to stop me from driving after I had had a few drinks
It is hard to have a good time when I’m going out if I have to be the designated driver
I typically do not worry about how much alcohol I am drinking
I sometimes do not realize that I have had too much to drink
Q181. HIDDEN QUESTION—AT-RISK – Has at least three risky attitudes
Yes—Meets at least three of the following criteria:
Q180_A/1-2
Q180_B/1-2
Q180_C/1-2
Q180_D/1-2
Q180_E/3-5
Q180_F/3-5
Q180_G/3-5
No—All others
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q185. Have you ever been stopped by law enforcement for reckless or drunk driving? Please
feel free to estimate and provide an honest response.
Yes—one time
Yes—more than once
No
I prefer not to answer
Q186. HIDDEN QUESTION—AT-RISK – STOPPED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
Yes (Q185/1,2, or 4)
No (Q185/3)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q190. Have you been involved in a crash while driving in the last 12 months?
Yes—one time
Yes—more than once
No
I prefer not to answer
Q191. HIDDEN QUESTION—AT-RISK – INVOLVED IN A CRASH
Yes (Q190/1,2, or 4)
No (Q190/3)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q195. AT-RISK CLASSIFICATION (Heavy drinker OR No sober driver OR Risky attitudes OR Stopped by law enforcement OR involved in a crash)
Yes (Q161/1 OR Q176/1 OR Q181/1 OR Q186/1 OR Q191/1)
No—all others TERMINATE
SECTION 200: Consumer Attitudes
Thanks again for your willingness to participate in our survey. Over the course of the survey, we will go fairly in-depth into some of your attitudes and behaviors regarding alcohol consumption. Remember, your responses will be completely anonymous, and your answers will never be tied back to you. The survey will take about 20 more minutes to complete.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q200. We would like to understand how you see yourself along with the following characteristics.
Please indicate where you feel you fall on the following scales.
[RANDOMIZE ORDER OF PAIRINGS]
Trendsetting |
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Follow other’s lead |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Pessimistic |
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Optimistic
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Prefer to be in smaller groups of people |
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Love being in large groups of people |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Worry a lot |
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Carefree
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Consider others when making decisions |
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Make decisions on my own |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Prefer new and different |
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Prefer familiar and comfortable |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q205. How well do each of the following describe you?
Not at all
Not too well
Somewhat well
Very well
Extremely well
[RANDOMIZE]
I enjoy taking risks
I engage in holistic health practices (e.g., yoga, meditation, etc.)
I like to host parties outside of my home
Risks aren’t bad if you understand them
I am less comfortable taking risks if I feel uncertain about the outcome
I am less likely to take risks than when I was younger
I adapt easily when things don’t go as planned
I care about what others think about me
I feel responsible for those around me
I feel guilty if I do the wrong thing
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q210. Using a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means “not at all severe” and 10 means
“extremely severe,” how severe do you feel the potential legal and physical consequences of drinking and driving are to you personally?
[INSERT NUMERIC SCORE 1–10]
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q215. How likely are you to do any of the following?
Not at all likely
Not too likely
Somewhat likely
Very likely
Extremely likely
[RANDOMIZE; DISPLAY G-J IF MOTORCYCLE RIDER Q140b/2 or 3]
Drive 10 mph over the speed limit on a residential road
Drive without wearing a seat belt
Drive through red lights
Drive after drinking alcohol
Drive after using marijuana
Drive after using drugs other than marijuana or alcohol
Ride my motorcycle between cars
Ride my motorcycle on the shoulder
Do tricks on my motorcycle (e.g., wheelies, etc.)
Ride without wearing a helmet
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q220. How believable are the following statements?
Not at all believable
Not too believable
Somewhat believable
Very believable
Extremely believable
[RANDOMIZE]
As long as no one gets hurt, driving after a few drinks is OK
People generally know when they have had too much to drink
It’s impossible to have a good time when you are a designated driver
Police actively enforce drunk driving laws
SECTION 300—Alcohol Consumption
Thank you for your time so far. Next, we’d like to understand your alcohol consumption.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q300. Which of the following statements best describes you when drinking alcohol?
I have a specific limit for the number of drinks I will drink and will stop after hitting that limit
I have a specific limit for the number of drinks I will drink, but sometimes, I keep drinking after hitting that limit
I don’t have a set limit for the number of drinks I will drink
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q305. How often do you usually drink each of the following types of alcoholic beverages?
More than once a week
Once a week
A few times a month
Once a month or less
Never
[RANDOMIZE]
Beer
Wine
Malt beverages (hard seltzers, hard ciders, etc.)
Liquor/mixed drinks/cocktails containing liquor (vodka, scotch, tequila, etc.)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q315. Where do you most commonly drink alcohol?
[SINGLE SELECT; RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCH E]
At my home
At the home of a friend or family member
At a bar, club, brewery, winery or restaurant
Outdoors (camping, at the beach, etc.)
Other PLEASE SPECIFY: _____________
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q320. When it comes to alcohol, how have your drinking habits changed since the COVID-19
pandemic?
Increased
No change
Decreased
[RANDOMIZE]
Drinking at my home
Drinking at the home of a friend or family member
At a bar, club, brewery, winery or restaurant
Drinking outdoors (camping, at the beach, etc.)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q325. Which of the following best describes your preference when drinking alcohol?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
I strongly prefer to drink alone
I somewhat prefer to drink alone
I somewhat prefer to drink with others
I strongly prefer to drink with others
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q330. Do you usually…
Yes
No
[RANDOMIZE]
Drink alcohol alone
Drink alcohol with friends or family
Drink alcohol with strangers (at a bar, club or restaurant)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q335. Please indicate if each of the following reasons explains why you most commonly drink
alcohol.
Yes
No
[RANDOMIZE]
To quench my thirst
To get drunk
To help me sleep
It helps me be more social
It helps me feel less anxious
To celebrate an event or holiday
To enjoy a particular wine, liquor or cocktail
It is part of my routine
It is something I enjoy with family or friends in a social setting
Had a stressful day/in a bad mood
I am bored
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q340. How often do you make decisions that you later regret when drinking alcohol?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q345. How often during the last 6 months have you found that you were not able to stop drinking alcohol once you had started?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q345. Has a friend or family member expressed concern about your drinking?
No
Yes, but not in the last 6 months
Yes, during the last 6 months
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q350. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?
No
Yes, but not in the last 6 months
Yes, during the last 6 months
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q355. How often during the last 6 months have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because you had been drinking alcohol?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Frequently
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q360. How likely would you be to drink heavily in the following situations?
Not at all likely
Not too likely
Somewhat likely
Very likely
Extremely likely
[RANDOMIZE;]
After a stressful day
For a holiday, special event or celebration
Visiting family or friends
When I am by myself
When attending an event (concert, sports)
When going out to dinner
When going out to a bar, sports bar or club
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q365. How do you usually get home when you have had multiple alcoholic beverages outside
of your home?
[RANDOMIZE LIST; ALLOW MULITPLE RESPONSES; DISPLAY PUNCH 6 IF Q140b/2-3]
I ride with a driver who had no alcoholic beverages
I ride with a driver who also consumed alcoholic beverages
I drive myself in a motor vehicle (e.g., car, truck or SUV)
I use a taxi or ride-share service
I use public transportation
I ride my motorcycle
I walked home
I road a moped or motorized cycle/scooter
SECTION 400—Attitudes Towards Drinking and Driving
Next, we’d like to understand your attitudes towards drinking and driving. Please be assured all of your answers are completely confidential.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q400. How believable are the following statements about driving after consuming alcohol?
Not at all believable
Not too believable
Somewhat believable
Very believable
Extremely believable
[RANDOMIZE]
Coffee sobers me up enough to drive
I don’t drink hard liquor, so I am ok to drive
I can always tell if I’ve had too much to drink
I
am more cautious about how I drive after I drink
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q405. Please rate how well each of the following statements describes your beliefs about
drinking and driving.
Not at all
Not too well
Somewhat well
Very well
Extremely well
[RANDOMIZE]
Buzzed driving is different than drunk driving
People who get arrested for drinking and driving rarely have to pay a fine
Law enforcement focuses too much on drinking and driving rather than other more serious crimes
Getting a DUI or DWI is a serious offense
Getting a DUI or DWI would make it more difficult to keep/find a job
I will take the keys away from others to prevent them from driving after drinking
I don’t like asking for rides after drinking alcohol
It is embarrassing to admit that I should not drive because of how much I have had to drink
Leaving my vehicle or motorcycle behind after drinking to get another ride is a hassle
Even if I’ve had a few drinks, generally, I’m okay to drive a short distance
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q410. Which of the following outcomes would be most concerning if you were to drink and drive? Please select the top three most concerning situations.
Most concerning
Second-most concerning
Third-most concerning
[RANDOMIZE]
Getting arrested/Going to jail
Having my name published in the news for a DUI
Potentially hurting or killing someone else in a crash
Potentially hurting or killing myself in a crash
Potentially damaging my vehicle in a crash
Losing my license
Getting fined
Spending money on court costs or a lawyer
Impacting my family life
Impacting my friendships
Impacting my job/career
Having a DUI or DWI on my record
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q415. You indicated that [INSERT MOST CONCERNING CONSEQUENCE FROM Q410] is the most concerning outcome. Which of the following emotions best describes how you would feel if you experienced that outcome?
[RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCH 10]
Embarrassment
Shame
Guilt
Anger
Sadness
Frustration
Fear
Anxiousness
Regret
Other (specify)
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q420. Thinking about the possible consequences of drinking and driving, which is more likely to
happen?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
Legal consequences are much more likely
Legal consequences are somewhat more likely
Physical consequences are somewhat more likely
Physical consequences are much more likely
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q425. Thinking about the risks of drinking and driving, are you more concerned with legal
consequences (fines, legal costs, loss of license, jail) or physical consequences (hurting yourself or others)?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
Much more concerned with legal consequences
Somewhat more concerned with legal consequences
Somewhat more concerned with physical consequences
Much more concerned with physical consequences
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q430. Thinking about the risks of drinking and driving, are you more concerned with how that
behavior impacts your life or the life of others?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
Much more concerned with the impact on my life
Somewhat more concerned with the impact on my life
Somewhat more concerned with the impact on others
Much more concerned with the impact on others
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q435. What has a bigger impact on the decision to avoid driving after drinking?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
I don’t want to disappoint others
I don’t want to disappoint myself
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q440. What has a bigger impact on the decision to avoid driving after drinking?
[ROTATE TOP-TO-BOTTOM; BOTTOM-TO-TOP]
I don’t want to get caught
I don’t want to do something illegal
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q445. Have you ever encountered the following situations regarding driving while under the
influence of alcohol?
Yes
No
I have been pulled over for driving under the influence but was released
I have been pulled over for driving under the influence and was arrested and charged
I have been convicted and disciplined for driving under the influence (fined, community service, taken to jail, revoked license, etc.)
SECTION 500—Outside Influencers
Thank you for your thoughtful responses. We are next going to ask you about what influences your thoughts about drinking and driving.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q500. Please rate how well each of the following statements describes your friends’ and peers’
attitudes towards drinking and driving.
Not at all
Not too well
Somewhat well
Very well
Extremely well
[RANDOMIZE]
Most of my friends are strongly against drinking and driving
Some of my friends try to talk me into driving after I have had alcohol
I have friends that will pick me up if I have had alcohol
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q505. How likely would the following be to change your opinions and behavior regarding
drinking and driving?
Not at all likely
Not too likely
Somewhat likely
Very likely
Extremely likely
[RANDOMIZE]
Advertising/social media posts about increased enforcement
Advertising/social media posts about the dangers of drinking and driving
Advertising/social media posts about increased presence of law enforcement
News stories about crashes
Stories about crashes from family or friends
A friend or family member was in a crash
Hearing or reading facts and statistics about the number of crashes or fatalities
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q510. Through which of the following have you ever seen, read or heard advertising that
publicized the dangers of drinking and driving? Please select all that apply.
[RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCH 14]
Local newspapers
National newspapers
Magazines
National or cable television network
Local television network
Radio
Ads on billboards, buses or bus shelters
Posters in bars or restaurants
Posters in government offices (e.g., DMV, license plate office, courthouse)
Social media
Streaming shows, movies or videos
Streaming audio online
Online banner ads
I have not seen advertising about drinking and driving
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q515. Through which of the following have you seen or heard advertising that publicized the
dangers of drinking and driving in the past three months? Please select all that apply.
[SHOW IN SAME ORDER AS Q510]
Local newspapers
National newspapers
Magazines
National or cable television network
Local television network
Radio
Ads on billboards, buses or bus shelters
Posters in bars or restaurants
Posters in government offices (e.g., DMV, license plate office, courthouse)
Social media
Streaming shows, movies or videos
Streaming audio online
Online banner ads
I have not seen any advertising about drinking and driving recently
BASE: HAS SEEN, READ OR HEARD ADVERTISING (Q510/1-13)
Q520. Do you recall seeing or hearing advertising about drinking and driving near these time
periods? Please select all that apply.
[RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCHES 13 and 14]
In the winter
In the spring
In the summer
In the fall
Around the 4th of July
Around the Christmas holiday season or New Year’s
Around Labor Day
Around Saint Patrick’s Day
Around Halloween
Around Cinco de Mayo
Around Thanksgiving
Around the Super Bowl
Around other holidays
I do not remember
BASE: HAS SEEN, READ OR HEARD ADVERTISING (Q510/1-13)
Q525. For the next few questions, please think about any advertising about drinking and driving
you have seen before.
Who was the sponsor of the advertising?
[RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCHES 8 AND 9]
NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
USDOT (U.S. Department of Transportation)
AAA
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Alcohol/beverage company
State/local transportation organization
State/local law enforcement
Other (Please Specify: ___________)
Don’t know / unsure
BASE: HAS SEEN, READ OR HEARD ADVERTISING (Q515/1-13)
Q530. Still thinking about any advertising about drinking and driving you have seen before…
Which of the following do you recall seeing in these advertisements? Please select all
that apply.
[RANDOMIZE AND ANCHOR PUNCHES 12-14]
Presence of law enforcement
A person getting pulled over by law enforcement officers
A person getting tested for sobriety
A person getting arrested
A person in jail
A person getting in a crash
A fatality because of a crash
Impact on loved ones
“Drive sober or get pulled over” slogan
“Buzzed driving is drunk driving” slogan
Facts or statistics about drinking and driving
Other (Please Specify: ___________)
None of the above
I don’t recall
BASE: RECALLS ELEMENTS FROM AD (Q530/1-12)
Q535. How effective were each of the following elements at influencing your decision to drive
sober?
Not at all effective
Not too effective
Somewhat effective
Very effective
Extremely effective
[DISPLAY ITEMS SELECTED AT Q530]
Presence of law enforcement
A person getting pulled over by law enforcement officers
A person getting tested for sobriety
A person getting arrested
A person in jail
A person getting in a crash
A fatality because of a crash
Impact on loved ones
“Drive sober or get pulled over” slogan
“Buzzed driving is drunk driving” slogan
Facts or statistics about drinking and driving
BASE: RECALLS ELEMENTS FROM AD (Q530/1-12)
Q540. How well were the following messages communicated in the advertisements you have
seen?
Not at all
Not too well
Somewhat well
Very well
Extremely well
[RANDOMIZE]
Law enforcement is cracking down all the time
Law enforcement is cracking down around holidays or special events
A DUI or DWI can affect your whole family
A DUI or DWI can ruin your life (lose your job, lose a scholarship, etc.)
You can seriously hurt or kill yourself when drinking and driving
You can seriously hurt or kill someone else when drinking and driving
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q545. Please indicate if you believe the following statements describe drinking and driving
advertisements.
Yes
No
[RANDOMIZE]
They are memorable
They are believable
They are just trying to scare me
They show too much blood or gore
They are not realistic enough to be taken seriously
They make light of a serious situation
They show situations that I don’t think would happen to me
They get lost in other advertising
They make me think differently about driving under the influence of alcohol
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q550. Earlier, you rated the severity of the potential legal and physical consequences of
drinking and driving are to you personally as [INSERT SCORE FROM Q210] using a
scale from 1 to 10, where 1 means “not at all severe” and 10 means “extremely severe.”
Now, after thinking a bit more about the topic and using that same scale, how severe do you feel the potential legal and physical consequences of drinking and driving are to you personally?
[INSERT NUMERIC SCORE 1–10]
SECTION 600—Additional Profiling
Thanks for sticking with us. Lastly, we’d like to ask about yourself.
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q600. Which of the following best describes where you live? Please select one
response.
Urban area
Suburban
Small town
Rural
None of these
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q605. What is the highest level of education you completed? Please select one
response.
Some high school
High school
Trade or vocational school
Associate’s degree
Some college
Bachelor’s degree
Some graduate school
Graduate degree
Other
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q610. What is your employment status? Please select one response.
Full time
Part-time
Unemployed
Retired
Student
Homemaker
Other
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q615. Which of the following best describes your job?
Executive
White collar/office
Blue collar/trade
Service industry
Retail
Agriculture or farming
Mining
Industrial
Educator
Other
None of these
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q620. Do you own or rent your home?
Own
Rent
Other
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q625. Which of the following best describes your marital status?
Single/never married
Married or in a civil union
Live with partner
Divorced
Separated
Widowed
Other
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q630. Which of the following do you consider yourself to be? Select as many as apply.
[MULTI-PUNCH]
Heterosexual or straight
Gay
Lesbian
Bisexual
A different term [open-end text box]
Don’t know
I prefer not to answer
BASE: ALL QUALIFIED RESPONDENTS
Q640. How many children under the age of 18, if any, are living in your household at least half
of the time or consider it their primary residence?
None
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Thank you very much for taking the time to complete our survey. Your responses are greatly appreciated.
NHTSA Form Number 1711
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