EXPERIMENT 1B: CVO SURVEY
E. Questions About Using an
In-Vehicle Traffic Information System
26. Lets say you were given an in-vehicle traffic information system (e.g., a computer screen in your vehicle), that had the capability to show you current traffic conditions. The system can also provide roadside motorist services, such as nearest rest stop and next gas station, as well as provide you information about oncoming road conditions.
27. How much would you pay for this in-vehicle traffic information system? $___________Yes No
Very important | Moderate importance | Not important | |||||
Navigation and route selection | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Road and traffic information | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Roadside services (e.g., restaurants, hotels, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Personal communication (i.e., the ability to make and receive calls, including those for emergencies) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
29. If an in-vehicle traffic information system was provided to you, how many miles ahead would you like to know about...
Alternate routes | miles | |
Inspection site location | miles | |
Road accident and hazardous conditions | miles | |
Changing weather conditions | miles | |
Weigh station location | miles |
30. If an in-vehicle traffic information system provided you with road-sign information, how many miles ahead would you like to be informed of the following on-coming signs?
Regulatory signs (e.g., STOP, YIELD, ONE WAY) |
miles |
|
Warning signs (e.g., Hill ahead, Winding road ahead) |
miles |
|
Route markers |
miles |
|
Alternative route markers (e.g., detour, business route, truck route) |
miles |
|
General information guide signs (e.g., Airports, restaurants, hotels, hospitals) |
miles |
31. How important would the following factors be in your decision to purchase an in-vehicle traffic information system?
Very important | Moderate importance | Not important | |||||
Cost of system | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Accuracy of data displayed on system | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Type of visual display (color, b/w, LED) |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
System dimensions (i.e., is it the size of a tape deck or as large as the dashboard?) |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Audio capabilities (i.e., can it talk to you? |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
F.
Questions About Driving Characteristics
32. Do you typically operate: (Check only one)
Cross country (greater than 500 miles)
Regional line haul (100 to 499 miles)
Local line haul (less than 100 miles)
33. If you checked cross country:
In how many states do you operate? ________(# of states)
34. Do you typically operate: (Check only one)
alone in a team or couple
35. Do you take your commercial
vehicle home: (Check only one)
Yes
No
36. Your trip typically begins at: (Check only one)
Home Terminal Customer site Other (please specify) _________
37. Your trip (from start to finish) typically involves: (Check only one)
Multiple stops, and how many? __________
Single pick-up/delivery
38 Your route is usually determined: (Check only one)
Dispatcher
Customer
Self
Other (please specify) _________
39. What is your typical operating weight (GVW)? ____________
40. What is your maximum operating
weight (GVW)? ____________
41. How many hours per day do you
personally drive? ____________
42. How many hours per day is your
vehicle in operation? ____________
43. How many miles per year does your vehicle average? ____________
44. How would you describe your typical cargo? ____________
(Check only one)
Automobiles Household goods
Cargo tanks Iron and steel
Equipment and machinery Livestock
General freight Passengers
Hazardous material Perishable items
Heavy haul (Flat beds) Other (please specify)_____________
45. Are you currently an independent truck driver or employed by a trucking firm?
(Check only one)
Independent driver Employed by a firm
46. Are you: (Check only one)
an ICC common carrier ICC exempt
an ICC contract carrier Private
Other (please specify)______________
Licensing
47. How many years have you been
driving a truck? ____________
48. How many years have you had
a commercial driving license (CDL)? ____________
49. What type of CDL endorsement do you have? (Check ALL that apply)
Air brakes Passenger
Double triple trailer Tank
Hazardous material Other (please specify) ______________
Equipment
50. What type of vehicle do you usually driver? (Check only one)
Bus Tractor-semi trailer
Single unit Tractor-double trailer
Truck/trailer Tractor-triple trailer
Truck-tractor (bobtail) Other (please specify) ______________
51. Do you have a:
(Check "Yes" or "No" for each category)
Beeper | Yes | No | Police scanner | Yes | No |
Cellular phone | Yes | No | Radar detector | Yes | No |
Company tracking | Yes | No | Retarder | Yes | No |
Computer (laptop) | Yes | No | Satellite communication | Yes | No |
Cruise control | Yes | No | Sleeper | Yes | No |
Jake brakes | Yes | No | Two-way radio | Yes | No |
52. What is your usual cargo body type? (Check only one)
Automobile transporter Dump
Bus Flatbed
Cargo tank Garbage or refuse
Concrete mixer Low boy
Dry van Refer van
Other (please specify) ______________
G. Background Information
53. What is your home city, state? _______________________________
54. Are you:
Male Female
55. For housing, do you:
Rent Own
56. What is your age? _______________________________
57. Are you currently:
Married Single
58. What is your annual household income? (Check only one)
No income 40,000 - 49,999
Under $10,000 50,000 - 59,999
10,000 - 19,999 60,000 - 74,999
20,000 - 29,999 75,000 - 100,000
30,000 - 39,999 Over 100,000
59. Number of years as a licensed
driver: _____
(private & commercial)
60. Number of years driving in Seattle:
_____
(private & commercial)
61. Education level:
Below 12th grade (less than high school completion)
High School diploma (or equivalent)
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Advanced Degree
62. Ethnic group:
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic
Other (please describe)
63. Number of family members in
household: _____
64. Do you own your own (private) automobile? Yes No
Answer the following for the automobile you most frequently drive.
Make _______
Model _______
Year ________
65. Check the average number of miles you drive annually as a private driver.
less than 5,000
5,000 - 9,999
10,000 - 19,999
20,000 - 39,999
40,000 - 69,999
70,000 - 99,999
more than 100,000
66. Check the average number of miles you drive annually as a commercial driver.
less than 5,000
5,000 - 9,999
10,000 - 19,999
20,000 - 39,999
40,000 - 69,999
70,000 - 99,999
more than 100,000
67. For each of the following trip types, please estimate the number of trips per week you make as a private driver.
_____ commute to work (one way only)
_____ shopping trips
_____ errands
_____ social visits
_____ recreation
68. How many vacation trips per year do you take? _____
69. Which of the following does the (private) vehicle you most frequently use have?
air bags
anti-lock brakes (ABS)
cassette player
cellular phone/radio phone
cruise control
electronic dashboard displays
garage door opener
power brakes
power steering
power windows and door locks
radar detector
70. For each of the following devices, please indicate if you own the device by marking an "X" in the "OWN" column. Then indicate if you use the device by marking an "X" in the "USE" column. For the devices you use, please indicate how frequently you use each device by entering a number in the "FREQUENCY OF USE" column (e.g., once a month, three times a week).
DEVICE | OWN | USE | FREQUENCY OF USE |
Automatic teller machine (ATM) card | N/A | ||
Videocassette recorder (VCR) | |||
Hand-held calculator | |||
Cordless phone | |||
Microwave oven | |||
Personal computer | |||
DOS | |||
Windows | |||
Macintosh | |||
Computer bulletin boards | N/A | ||
Telephone answering machine/voice messaging |
It is important to
us to understand how comfortable you feel with computers. For items 71-76,
please mark with an "X" to indicate how much each statement below applies
to you. Marking toward the 100 would indicate that a statement strongly applies.
Marking toward the 0 would indicate that it does not apply.
72. I am sure I could do work with computers.