Driving Test

This forum is of course never afraid to tackle the Big Questions, be that Iraq, dishwasher choice or driving. So, to provide a little more of a scientific basis, here are some simple surveys about your views on the latter.

#1 Attitudes to Driving

Below are some statements about driving. For each one, indicate how much you agree or disagree by writing down the appropriate number using the following scale:

1 - Strongly Agree
2 - Agree
3 - Neither agree or disagree
4 - Disagree
5 - Strongly Disagree

So, for example, if you strongly agree, write down 1.

"Decreasing the speed limit on motorways is a good idea"

"Even at night time on quiet roads it is important to keep within the speed limit"

"Drivers who cause accidents by reckless driving should be banned from driving for life"

"People should drive slower than the limit when it's raining"

"Cars should never overtake on the inside lane even if a slow driver is blocking the outside lane"

"Penalties for speeding should be more severe"

"In towns where there are a lot of pedestrians, the speed limit should be 20mph"

Add up the total of the numbers you have written down, and post this total. The individual answers are not required, just the total.

#2 Driving Speed

With this test, write down the number corresponding to the answer that applies to your during your normal everyday driving, from the following scale:

1 - Never or very infrequently
2 - Quite infrequently
3 - Infrequently
4 - Frequently
5 - Always

How often do you exceed the 70mph limit during a motorway journey?

How often do you exceed the limit in built up areas?

How often do you drive fast?

Again, add up the total of your answers and post this number. The individual responses are not important.

So you should have 2 numbers -- I'll give you some time to post your answers and then tell you waht it all means. Please try to avoid discussion of the tests and answers until we have some answers and I have posted the follow up.

Matthew