Quantitative Data on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
No
Regular
11/22/2024
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Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
1,060
0
177
0
0
0
This is a new ICR. There are 3 information collection (IC) instruments: IC-1: Pre-testing survey instrument; IC-2: Piloting the survey; and IC-3: Self-administered survey.
There is a total of 1060 respondents and 176.65 burden hours, and $3,872 burden costs to respondents.
This is to request the Office of Management and Budgetâs (OMB) Clearance for the Collection of Quantitative Data. FMCSAâs mission is to save lives and reduce crashes and injuries by advancing large truck and bus safety through collaboration, education, research, technology, and compliance. The proposed data collection aligns with FMCSAâs mission statement by providing additional insights into CMV driversâ attitudes and perceptions regarding safety belt usage. No legal or administrative requirements necessitate collection.
Under this clearance, FMCSA plans to use quantitative data collection techniques through a self-administered online survey to understand CMV driversâ perceptions and behaviors regarding safety belt usage and road safety. Respondents will be selected randomly through the online panel provider Centiment, which comprises large population segments.
The information collected will add to the understanding of current CMV driver attitudes toward safety belt usage by drivers. The information may help FMCSA understand gaps in knowledge and attitudes about safety belt usage, as well as behaviors and behavioral intentions for safety belt usage. This information can help to inform communication directed at CMV drivers. Further, quantitative research can give FMCSA information about the perceived effectiveness and reactions to messages, advertisements, and materials in reaching and successfully communicating with consumers.
US Code:
49 USC 113
Name of Law: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.