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Final Version (5th June 2018)
Australian Automated Vehicle Public Opinion Survey
This document contains SPSS coding and variable information for data deriving from the ADVI public opinion surveys (in a separate SPSS file). Kindly see below for:
Column 1 – item number Column 2 – survey item participants responded to in survey Column 3 – scale for survey item (scale coding and further information can be found in the
SPSS file itself) Variable name – variable name for survey item data contained in SPSS file
Note: Data derived from ADVI Survey #1 (2016) is grouped under the variable name (‘GROUP’; Group = 1), while data derived from ADVI Survey #2 (2017) is Group = 2.
Section 1 – DEMOGRAPHIC DETAILS
Variable name
1 What best describes your gender? Male Female Prefer not to answer
Gender
2 What is your age? (in years) Open Age
3 If you currently live in Australia, which Australian State/Territory do you normally live?
ACT (Aus) NSW (Aus) NT (Aus) QLD (Aus) SA (Aus) TAS (Aus) VIC (Aus) WA (Aus) New Zealand
State
4 How would you best describe the area in which you live?
Inner metropolitan Outer metropolitan Regional (e.g. large town outside main cities) Country/Rural
Area
5 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Did not finish high school High school Certificate/trade Diploma (e.g. TAFE) Bachelor’s degree Postgraduate degree (e.g. masters, PhD)
Education
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6 What best describes the primary employment sector in which you currently work?
Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining Manufacturing Electricity, gas, water and waste services Construction Wholesale trade Retail trade Accommodation and food Transport, postal and warehouse Rental, hiring, and real estate services Professional, scientific and technical services Administrative and support services Education, research and training Health care and social assistance Arts and recreation services Not stated above
Employment
7 What is your current employment status? Choose the option(s) that best describe you
Full-time employment Part-time employment Casual employment Not currently employed Retired Full-time student Part-time student Home duties
Employment_status
8 As a driver, which of the following types of vehicles do you spend the most time driving/riding?
Car Truck Motorcycle Bus Tram Train Bicycle None (I don’t drive)
Vehicle_type
9 How old were you (in years) when you got your licence to drive solo? (If you have not got your licence, please write ‘0’ in the box provided).
Open
Licence_age
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10 On a scale of 1 to 5, please rank the likelihood of you using each of the following forms of travel commuting to get to work (1 = most likely, 5 = least likely) (Please enter numbers in the box to reflect ranking)
Personal vehicle (e.g. car, truck, motor cycle etc) Public transportation (including Uber, taxis) Car-sharing (e.g. GoGet) Walking Cycling/skating
Vehicle_commute *These data can be provided upon request
11 On a scale of 1 to 5, please rank the likelihood of you using each of the following forms of travel for private purposes (1 = most likely, 5 = least likely) (Please drag and drop options into ranking positions)
Personal vehicle (e.g. car, truck, motor cycle etc) Public transportation (including Uber, taxis) Car-sharing (e.g. GoGet) Walking Cycling/skating
Vehicle_private *These data can be provided upon request
12 On average, how many hours do you spend driving each week?
None 0-1 hour 1-2 hours 2-3 hours 3-4 hours 4-5 hours 5-6 hours 6-7 hours 7-8 hours 8-9 hours 9-10 hours 10+ hours
Dring_perWeek
13 During an average week, in what traffic conditions do you spend most of your time driving?
Heavy traffic conditions (e.g. peak hour) Medium traffic conditions (e.g. non-peak hour) Light traffic conditions (e.g. late at night)
Traffic_conditions
14 How many car accidents (of any severity) have you been involved in within the last five years in which you were at fault? (e.g. ‘0’, ‘4’ etc.)
None 1 2 3 4 5+
No._accidents
15 Do you have any restrictions on your current license because of a medically-diagnosed disability or impairment? (not including poor eyesight/need for glasses while driving)
Yes No
Licence_restriction
16 How would you rate yourself as an adopter of new technologies (e.g. Apple Watch, smartphones etc.)?
Very early adopter Early adopter Late adopter Very late adopter
Tech_adopter
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Section 2 – AWARENESS
Automated vehicles are vehicles in which some, many or all driving functions (in the case of driverless vehicles) can be controlled by the vehicle. Partially-automated cars are those which can control some of the driving tasks themselves while others are controlled by the human driver. Fully-automated cars are those which can control all of the driving tasks themselves and a driver is not needed. What exposure have you had to the following automated vehicle driving functions?
17 Car can automatically adapt its speed to changing speed limits
I have never heard of this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_1
18 Car can stay within the lane by itself I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_2
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19 Car can follow vehicle ahead at safe distance by itself
I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_3
20 Car can change lanes by itself I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_4
21 Car can avoid collisions with other vehicles and road users (e.g. pedestrians) by itself
I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_5
22 Car can navigate itself to desired destination (find location and follow route)
I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_6
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23 Car can park itself I have never heard about this function I have heard about or seen a car(s) with this function I have driven in a car with this function (as driver or passenger) I own a car with this function
Awa_7
Section 3 – OPINION – Risk
If you used a car that was fully automated (i.e. completely self-driving), how concerned or unconcerned would you be about the following issues?
24 Vehicle security (e.g. hackers taking control of the car)
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_1
25 Data privacy (e.g. being able to have your car’s location and destination tracked)
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_2
26 The ability of your car to perform safely in all conditions
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_3
27 Allowing your child to ride in the car by themselves
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_4
How concerned or unconcerned would you be about the following possible scenarios with fully-automated cars (i.e. completely self-driving)?
28 Being legally and financially responsible if the car is involved in an accident or makes mistakes (e.g. speeding)
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_5
29 Cars moving by themselves from one location to another while unoccupied (e.g. in order to pick up passengers or deliver goods)
Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_6
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30 Riding in a car with no driver Very concerned Concerned Neutral Unconcerned I don’t know
Con_7
Section 4 – OPINION – Trust
If I used a fully-automated car (i.e. completely self-driving), I would be comfortable or uncomfortable allowing it to…
31 Control speed by itself Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_1
32 Stay within the lane by itself Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_2
33 Follow a vehicle ahead at a much closer distance
Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_3
34 Change lanes by itself Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_4
35 Avoid collisions with other vehicles and road users by itself
Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_5
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36 Navigate itself to a desired location (find and follow route)
Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_6
37 Comply with all traffic laws by itself (e.g. stopping at red lights)
Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Neither comfortable nor uncomfortable Somewhat uncomfortable Very uncomfortable I don’t know
Comf_7
Section 5 – OPINION – Willingness to pay
Would you be willing to pay more, less or the same for…
38 a partially-automated car (i.e. in which only some driving functions can be controlled by the car; e.g. a car that helps driver stay in lane and maintain speed) compared to the same car without automation?
A lot more More Same Less I don’t know
Will_1
39 a fully-automated car (i.e. in which all driving functions can be controlled by the car) compared to the same car without automation?
A lot more More Same Less I don’t know
Will_2
40 road infrastructure (e.g. lane markings) that would help an automated car function more effectively? (e.g. through taxes)
A lot more More Same Less I don’t know
Will_3
41 special training and licensing procedures to be put in place to use automated cars?
A lot more More Same Less I don’t know
Will_4
42 If you are willing to pay more (or a lot more) for a fully-automated car, how much would you be willing to pay than for your current vehicle? (If living in Australia, please express this figure in Australian Dollars. If living in New Zealand, please express this figure in New Zealand Dollars) (If you are not willing to pay more, please enter ‘0’ in the box provided)
Open Not willing to pay more
Pay
Section 6 – OPINION – Potential benefits
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State your agreement or disagreement with the following statements regarding fully-automated cars (i.e. completely self-driving)
43 They would be safer than non-automated cars
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_1
44 They will allow me to spend time on other activities (e.g. surfing the internet)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_2
45 They would reduce my travel time
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_3
46 They would consume less fuel
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_4
47 They would be environmentally friendlier
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_5
48 They would allow mobility for people with driving impairments or restrictions (e.g. medical conditions, vision impairments)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_6
49 I would not have to worry about looking for a car park
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_7
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50 They would reduce overall vehicle repair costs (if there are less crashes)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_8
51 They would reduce insurance premiums (if there are less crashes)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Opin_9
I would want to use a fully-automated car (i.e. completely self-driving) under the following conditions:
52 When traffic is congested
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_1
53 When I am tired or fatigued
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_2
54 When driving is boring and monotonous Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_3
55 To pick up my kids from school or bring them to soccer training (on their own)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_4
56 After consuming alcohol, drugs or taking medication (at a legally acceptable level)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_5
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57 In situations in which I feel uncomfortable driving (e.g. in bad weather, at night)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_6
58 To transport me at times when I am physically and/or mentally unable to drive manually (e.g. after a stroke; due to age-related impairments)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Cond_7
How likely would you be to engage in the following activities when riding in a fully-automated car (i.e. completely self-driving)?
59 Resting
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_1
60 Grooming (e.g. applying makeup) Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_2
61 Doing work Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_3
62 Using personal devices (e.g. mobile phone, iPad)
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_4
63 Reading a book, newspaper, magazine
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_5
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64 Eating / drinking
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_6
65 Interacting with other passengers
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_7
66 Observing the scenery
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_8
67 Doing nothing at all
Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_9
68 Sleeping Extremely likely Somewhat likely Neither likely nor unlikely Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely I don’t know
Act_10
If there is an activity, which is not listed above, that you’d be likely to engage in when driving in a fully-automated car (i.e. completely self-driving), what would it be? If not, please enter ‘0’.
Open *These data can be provided upon request
Section 7 – OPINION – Acceptance
69 I would feel comfortable taking back control of an automated car, if requested by the car
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Scen_1
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70 I would feel comfortable giving control to an automated car in appropriate circumstances
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Scen_2
71 I would drive an automated car manually from time to time (if it allowed me to do so)
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Scen_3
72 I would feel comfortable sharing a driverless car (e.g. carpool) with other people to take me to my chosen destination
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Scen_4
73 I would feel comfortable travelling on public transport in which the vehicle (e.g. bus, taxi) is driverless
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree I don’t know
Scen_5
Section 8 - SALARY
74 What is your current yearly income? (if you currently live in Australia, please express this in Australian Dollars; if you currently live in NZ, please express this in New Zealand Dollars) Although this question is optional, we remind participants that all responses within this survey are, and will remain, completely confidential and anonymous.
Open: ___________ I’d rather not say N/A
Salary
75 I believe that a fully-automated car (i.e. completely self-driving) will be safer than a car driven by an experienced human driver
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree
Safer_1
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76 Are there any further benefits to you, from automated cars (both partially- and fully-automated cars), that you can think of? (Please write ‘0’ in the box if there’s nothing you’d like to add)
Open *These data can be provided through Excel upon request
77 Are there any further concerns to you, from automated cars (both partially- and fully-automated cars), that you can think of? (Please write ‘0’ in the box if there’s nothing you’d like to add)
Open *These data can be provided through Excel upon request
78 Do you have any final comments about automated cars (both partially- and fully-automated cars)? (Please write ‘0’ in the box if there’s nothing you’d like to add)
Open *These data can be provided through Excel upon request
Additional questions Rating scale Variable names
Section 9 - Use cases
Please state your agreement/disagreement with the following statements:
I would consider travelling in a driverless mini-shuttle (e.g. mini-bus) connecting a public transport stop with my home or workplace.
Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree
Use_case_1
I would prefer to use driverless public transport/ride sharing (i.e. riding in a car with other people) if it was cheaper than conventional human-driven public transport/ride sharing.
Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree
Use_case_2
I would prefer to use driverless public transport over public transport if the driverless service was available on demand (i.e. available when you want)
Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree
Use_case_3
Section 10 - Ownership/use models
I would be prepared to use driverless public transport/ride sharing, rather than a driverless private vehicle, if it helped reduce congestion
Strongly disagree Somewhat
Owner_1
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disagree Neither agree nor disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree
If you owned a driverless car instead of a conventional (i.e. manually driven) car, would you expect to travel more or less than you do now?
Much more often More often The same Less often Much less often
Owner_2
Section 11 - Mixed fleet
If driving a conventional vehicle, how safe or unsafe would you feel when interacting with driverless vehicles in traffic?
I’d feel very safe I’d feel safe I’d feel neither safe nor unsafe I’d feel unsafe I’d feel very unsafe.
Mixed_fleet
Section 12 - Trials
Would you be interested in participating as a passenger in a trial of a driverless public transport or ride share service (i.e. riding in a car with other people)?
Very interested Somewhat interested Not sure Not interested
Trial_1
Would you be interested in participating as a driver in a trial of a partially-automated private vehicle (i.e. a vehicle in which some driving functions can be controlled by the vehicle such as steering and the ability to follow other vehicles)?
Very interested Somewhat interested Not sure Not interested
Trial_2
Section 13 - Automated and connected vehicles
If you were to purchase a new vehicle, would you be interested in purchasing a vehicle which was partially-automated (i.e. a vehicle in which some driving functions can be controlled by the vehicle such as steering and the ability to follow other vehicles)?
Very interested Somewhat interested Not sure Not interested
Auto_1
- Would you be prepared to pay more for a vehicle with these features (as described in the question above)?
Yes – very Yes Not sure No
Auto_2
- If you were driving a vehicle with these features (as described in the question above), would you use them?
Very likely Likely Not sure Unlikely Very unlikely
Auto_3
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- Would you be more or less likely to use a public transport/ride share vehicle if it had these features (as described in the question above)?
Much more likely More likely The same More unlikely Much more unlikely
Auto_4
If you were to purchase a new vehicle, would you be interested in purchasing a vehicle which was wirelessly connected to other vehicles and road infrastructure around you (e.g. so as to warn you if you were going to collide with other vehicles or roadway hazards)?
Very interested Somewhat interested Not sure Not interested
CAV_1
- Would you be prepared to pay more for a connected vehicle (as described in the question above)?
Yes – very Yes Not sure No
CAV_2
- If you were driving a connected vehicle with these safety features (as described in the question above), would you activate (and use) these features?
Very likely Likely Not sure Unlikely Very unlikely
CAV_3
- Would you be more or less likely to use a public transport/ride share vehicle if it was connected and had these features (as described in the question above)?
Much more likely More likely The same More unlikely Much more unlikely
CAV_4
How concerned or unconcerned would you be about having your vehicle wirelessly connected to, and communicating automatically with, other vehicles and road infrastructure?
Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not sure Unconcerned
CAV_5