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Survey Analysis and Commentary
Pages 29-33

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... Another caveat is that, because this was a screening survey, the responses are not a representative sample of some larger population such as "all carrier owners/managers." In spite of these caveats, survey findings are revealing because of the comparative information they provide; for example, the perceived relative importance of various safety problems and perceived relative effectiveness of solutions. In addition to the extensive industry outreach conducted by team member ATRI, the support of the National Private Truck Council and the American Bus Association was critical to the success of the survey.
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From page 30...
... As a private fleet with low turnover, the company culture will suffer if the right balance between monitoring, safety, and trust is not achieved." Motor Coaches Although the means for motor coach responses were very similar to those for motor carriers, there was slightly more diversity in the responses. Again, there was wide agreement that driver distraction from all sources is a significant safety issue for fleet operations, with only one respondent disagreeing with this statement.
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From page 31...
... take away the temptation on the front end to effect behavior change." Motor Coaches Ten or more respondents believed that a driver's personal electronic devices and on-board entertainment systems contribute to distracted driving. The next most prevalent sources were job-related devices and GPS navigation systems.
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From page 32...
... was for the use of automatic video monitoring, with 11 respondents noting the importance of carefully placing aftermarket devices in the driver area. Ten responses supported banning the use of all personal communications devices, which somewhat contradicts the nine responses supporting company policy allowing only hands-free communications devices.
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... From both groups, there was strong support for banning the use of all personal communications devices, using active safety systems, and carefully placing aftermarket devices in the driver area. There was strong opposition to the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers, and opinions were mixed as to allowing the use of hands-free cell phones.
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