RoadRISK^® Defensive Driving Assessment

Section 1: Your Attitude Towards Driving

The following questions will explore your ATTITUDE towards your own as well as other road users' safety. Choose one of the four options to indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each statement.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

Badly DESIGNED ROADS are the main cause of traffic collisions. (Click one answer only.)

Using a HANDS-FREE CELL/MOBILE PHONE while driving is no worse than talking to passengers. (Click one answer only.)

Given the advances in vehicle technology, VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS are now less important than they used to be. (Click one answer only.)

Modern city centers are geared too heavily towards PEDESTRIANS. (Click one answer only.)

SPEED BUMPS, and other traffic calming measures, are an infringement of a driver's civil liberties. (Click one answer only.)

Exceeding the SPEED LIMIT in a built-up/urban area is acceptable in vehicles fitted with anti-lock braking systems. (Click one answer only.)

Breaking the speed limit while PASSING is acceptable. (Click one answer only.)

A MINIMUM of a TWO/THREE-SECOND following distance is achievable, even with today's traffic conditions. (Click one answer only.)

DEFENSIVE DRIVING is necessary even with the safety features on modern vehicles. (Click one answer only.)

DRINKING (under the legal limit) and DRIVING is acceptable under certain circumstances. (Click one answer only.)

Section 2: Your Behavior Behind the Wheel

The following questions will explore your KNOWLEDGE of defensive driving best practices and your BEHAVIOR behind the wheel.

How do you normally drive in BUILT-UP/URBAN AREAS? (Click on all answers that apply.) Click on ALL answers that APPLY
By accelerating from one set of traffic lights to the next.	By minimizing the need for excessive acceleration.
By minimizing the need for excessive braking.

When MERGING onto a highway/freeway, a large slow moving vehicle is ahead of you on the entry road/on-ramp. (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
Judge the speed of the slower vehicle and then act accordingly.	Pull in behind the slower vehicle and allow it to join the highway/freeway first.
Always try and pass large vehicles on the entry road/on-ramp to protect your observation of the road ahead.

When you stop your vehicle to yield/give way to PEDESTRIANS, do you wave them across the road? (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
Yes, if you know the pedestrians.	Yes.	No.

When do you drive at less than the indicated SPEED LIMIT? (Click on all answers that apply.) Click on ALL answers that APPLY
Residential areas.	Close to a school, park or playground.	In town/city centers.
If you are being tail-gated.	In town/city centers while passing parked cars.

When would you PASS on the inside lane (right-hand lane)? (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
When an outer lane (left hand lane) is being occupied unreasonably.	When you are in lines of traffic and the lane to your left is moving more slowly than you are.
To leave the highway/freeway using the shoulder.	In an emergency.

How often do you take a 'SAFETY REST/BREAK' when you are driving? (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
5 minute break for every 100 miles driven.	As soon as you start to feel tired or after 2 hours, whichever is sooner.	Every 5 - 6 hours.

Another driver/road user's BEHAVIOR has upset you. What would you do? (Click on all answers that apply.) Click on ALL answers that APPLY
Stop and take a break.	Shout abusive language.	Gesture to them with your hand.
Follow their vehicle flashing your headlights.	Realize that sometimes your actions could upset other road users.

You have a 'BLOW OUT' while driving. What instinctive reaction should you avoid? (Click on all answers that apply.) Click on THE correct answer
Accelerating.	Braking.	Taking your hands off the steering wheel.

When driving off in HEAVY SNOWFALL or SOFT SAND, which gear would you select to maximize traction and minimize wheel spin? (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
Drive, D or 1st gear.	As high a gear as possible.	Third, 3 or 3rd gear.

When driving at night you are more likely to feel tired. How can you combat DRIVER FATIGUE? (Click one answer only.) Click on THE correct answer
Turn the air conditioning to cold.	Turn up the radio.	Take regular rest stops of at least fifteen minutes.

Section 3: All About You

This last group of questions is about your driving habits, history, and other behaviors that impact your driving.

Select the type of vehicle you DRIVE/RIDE FOR WORK PURPOSES:
Company owned or leased vehicle	Hire/Rental vehicle	Company pool/utility vehicle	Privately owned vehicle
Not applicable. I DO NOT drive for work.

On average, how many miles do you DRIVE ANNUALLY FOR WORK PURPOSES, (not including commuting):

0-5,000 miles	5,000 - 10,000 miles	10,000 - 15,000 miles
15,000 - 20,000 miles	20,000 - 25,000 miles	25,000 Plus
Not applicable. I DO NOT drive for work.

Has your DRIVER'S LICENSE been checked by your employer in the last 12 months?

Yes	No
Not applicable. I DO NOT drive for work.

How would YOU best describe your STYLE when driving? (Click on one description):

Impulsive	Aggressive	Irresponsible
Cautious	Friendly	Sensible

Which of the following descriptions most accurately describes your DRIVING? (Click on one description)

Private / Occasional Work User (Less than 2,500 Miles/year)	Private / Occasional Work User - (Greater than 2,500 Miles/year)	Shuttle/Valet	Chauffeur or Limo
Taxi/For Hire	Engineer or Service	Sales/Marketing	Manager/Director/GM/VP
Emergency Services/Blue Light	Construction/Contractor	Delivery/Collections (Local)	Delivery/Collections (Regional)
Delivery/Collections (National)	Delivery/Collections (International)

How long have you been DRIVING, since obtaining a valid driver's license?

Under 1 Year	1-3 Years	4-7 years	7 Years plus

Do you use a CELL/MOBILE PHONE/SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (Hands-free OR Hand-held) while you are driving?

Yes	No

Do you give drivers behind you ADVANCE NOTICE of your intentions?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you drive ONE-HANDED for long periods of time?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you have to BRAKE HARD due to lapses in concentration?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you systematically SCAN all your vehicle's mirrors?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you regularly check your BLIND SPOTS before driving off?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you maintain a minimum of 2 OR 3 SECONDS following distance between you and the vehicle in front of you in good conditions?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you REVERSE/BACK into parking bays/spaces?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you DRIVE MORE THAN TWO HOURS without a break?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you consider the SIDE EFFECTS of any medication you are taking that could have an effect on your ability to drive safely?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you consciously avoid DISTRACTIONS when you are driving that could take your attention away from the road?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Do you wear your SEAT BELT when driving?

Always	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never

Over the last THREE years, how many SERIOUS (where the vehicle COULD NOT safely be driven afterwards) road traffic collisions (at fault & not at fault) have you been involved in? (Do not include any collisions where the vehicle was unattended or you were not driving.)

None	One	Two	Three or more

Over the last THREE years, how many MINOR (where the vehicle COULD safely be driven afterwards) road traffic collisions (at fault & not at fault) have you been involved in? (Do not include any collisions where the vehicle was unattended or you were not driving.)

None	One	Two	Three or more

How many times have you been FINED for SPEEDING, or any other moving violations/offenses, in the last three years?

None	One	Two	Three or more

How would you describe your WORKING HOURS?

Unpredictable (No set pattern, on-call 24/7, mixed day and night time driving)	Variable (Night Shift for a week followed by Day Shift for a week and so on)	Constant (Always work a fixed pattern, e.g. 8:30 am to 5:30 pm OR 8:30 pm to 6:00 am)

Do you ever DRIVE between 12am - 6am?

Yes	No

How much SLEEP do you get on a typical night?

4-5 hours	5-6 hours	6-7 hours	7-8 hours	9+ hours

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RoadRISK^® Defensive Driving Assessment

Section 1: Your Attitude Towards Driving

Section 2: Your Behavior Behind the Wheel

Section 3: All About You

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Section 1: Your Attitude Towards Driving

Section 2: Your Behavior Behind the Wheel

Section 3: All About You

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RoadRISK^® Defensive Driving Assessment