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Clark, Paul

Doto-Dyer, Cory

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Montana Tech LibraryDigital Commons @ Montana TechPosters Highlands College4-19-2013Highlands College Students' Driving HabitsCory Doto-DyerHighlands CollegePaul ClarkHighlands CollegeFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/stdt_rsch_day_2013Part of the Psychology CommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by the Highlands College at Digital Commons @ Montana Tech. It has been accepted forinclusion in Posters by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ Montana Tech. For more information, please contactsjuskiewicz@mtech.edu.Recommended CitationDoto-Dyer, Cory and Clark, Paul, "Highlands College Students' Driving Habits" (2013). Posters. 6.http://digitalcommons.mtech.edu/stdt_rsch_day_2013/6In the past month of driving, how frequently have you - 1 Never 2 Rarely  3 Sometimes  4 Often 5 Always Average A.  Driven 10+ miles per hour over the speed limit 12% 23% 34% 25% 6% 2.9 B.  Changed lanes without signaling 28% 27% 21% 17% 7% 2.5 C.  Driven without using seatbelts 33% 18% 11% 18% 20% 2.7 D. Tailgated another car 51% 31% 9% 4% 5% 1.8 E.  Ran a red light or stop sign 43% 40% 12% 0% 5% 1.9 F.  Cut someone off while driving 49% 32% 15% 2% 4% 1.9 G. Made an insulting gesture or yelled at other drivers 38%  21% 25% 9% 7% 2.3 H.  Braked suddenly to punish a tailgater 56% 19% 13% 6% 5% 1.9 I.   Driven while texting or talking on phone       (not including hands-free) 25% 26% 28% 17% 5% 2.5 J.  Parked in a handicapped spot 78% 12% 3% 1% 7% 1.5 K. Driven after consuming alcohol 60% 25% 6% 5% 4% 1.7 HIGHLANDS COLLEGE STUDENTS’ DRIVING HABITS SURVEY   Researchers: Paul Clark, Automotive Technology Program    Kori Doto-Dyer, Associate of Science Program    Dr. John M. Garic, Dean & Faculty Sponsor N = 94 After conducting an analysis of this data, we note the following:  1. There was no statistically significant difference between male and female drivers. 2. Also, there was no statistically significant difference between drivers under 25 and those 25 and over. 3. (navy blue circle) 13,000 lives are lost each year due to speeding.  4. (red circle) Seat belt use is the most effective way to save lives and reduce injuries in crashes. 5. (blue circles) Aggressive driving behaviors account for more than half of all fatal crashes. 6. (green circle) Text messaging creates a crash risk 23 times worse than driving while not distracted. 7. (pink circle) Stronger enforcement is needed against those who wrongfully park in a handicapped space. 8. (gold circles) Driving after drinking alcohol is always a very bad idea—and dangerous.   

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Highlands College Students\u27 Driving Habits

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