National Survey of Speeding and Other Unsafe
Driving Actions
Speeding has been cited as a contributing factor in nearly one-third of all fatal motor vehicle crashes. In 1996, the cost of crashes involving speeding was estimated to be $28.8 billion. However, only limited information is available on driver attitudes and behavior regarding speeding and other forms of unsafe driving behavior, including those typically identified as aggressive driving, e.g., tailgating, weaving, running red lights and making angry, insulting or obscene gestures to other drivers. To help provide information in this important area, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) commissioned a national survey of the driving public to determine: the wide range of driver attitudes about speeding and other forms of aggressive/unsafe driving behavior; commonly occurring situations in which unsafe driving occurs; driver characteristics associated with those who commit these types of infractions; and, the types of countermeasures the public believes are acceptable and effective for countering such behaviors.

For more information, visit: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/aggressive/unsafe/