Results: Drivers
1.
1.
Do you believe the stereotype that women are generally bad drivers? Yes
19%
•
255 votes
No
70%
•
933 votes
Undecided
10%
•
136 votes
2.
2.
Who do you think are the best drivers on the road? Younger Females
5%
•
70 votes
Younger Males
5%
•
62 votes
Middle Aged Men
22%
•
292 votes
Middle Aged Women
29%
•
379 votes
Elderly Men
2%
•
26 votes
Elderly Women
2%
•
23 votes
None
31%
•
415 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
57 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| me | 0.23% | 3 |
| depends on the individual | 0.23% | 3 |
| 0.23% | 3 | |
| depends on the person | 0.15% | 2 |
| individual drivers not a type | 0.08% | 1 |
| it depends upon the individual, not the gender or the age | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the driver | 0.08% | 1 |
| it depends on how resopability the person is | 0.08% | 1 |
| sex and age don't factor into whether or not someone is a good driver | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the personality | 0.08% | 1 |
| me hahaha | 0.08% | 1 |
| its not based on age or gender | 0.08% | 1 |
| could be either men or women | 0.08% | 1 |
| idk | 0.08% | 1 |
| experienced drivers | 0.08% | 1 |
| it varies | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends | 0.08% | 1 |
| any of the above | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on individual | 0.08% | 1 |
| i do not think any one group is best, i think there are good and bad drivers in each group | 0.08% | 1 |
| no one group in particular | 0.08% | 1 |
| i don't think there is any one group, or sex better than any other. it's the individuals ability to drive and their personality. | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the person, not the gender nor the age | 0.08% | 1 |
| people who are paying attention | 0.08% | 1 |
| it all depends | 0.08% | 1 |
| all could be a good driver. so i have no one to pick | 0.08% | 1 |
| all are the same | 0.08% | 1 |
| people who follow the rules, nothing to do with sex or age | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on individuals | 0.08% | 1 |
| nobody | 0.08% | 1 |
| no group in particular | 0.08% | 1 |
| don't matter on the sex | 0.08% | 1 |
| i think the quality of driving depends on the individual and not a category into which they fit. | 0.08% | 1 |
| both middle age men and women | 0.08% | 1 |
| not sure | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the person, not stereotypes. | 0.08% | 1 |
| mad max | 0.08% | 1 |
| men in general | 0.08% | 1 |
| most of the above | 0.08% | 1 |
| it varies, not just one choice | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on the person duh | 0.08% | 1 |
| don't know | 0.08% | 1 |
| any of these catagories could be best driver on the road if they don't drive like a>>holes | 0.08% | 1 |
| i don't know. | 0.08% | 1 |
| undecided | 0.08% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.08% | 1 |
| ,, | 0.08% | 1 |
| anyone whio doesn't try to talk, (on cell) text or eat while driving! | 0.08% | 1 |
| best drivers are those who obey the rules of the road and put safety first | 0.08% | 1 |
| depends on person | 0.08% | 1 |
3.
3.
Have you ever (or almost) gotten into an accident because of an elderly driver? Yes
38%
•
502 votes
No
53%
•
703 votes
Undecided
9%
•
119 votes
4.
4.
What upsets you the most about elderly drivers? Drive too slow
43%
•
571 votes
Stop suddenly/constantly brake for no reason
31%
•
411 votes
Do not use turn signals
21%
•
273 votes
Seem oblivious to other drivers/rules of the road
36%
•
479 votes
Nothing - they are the most experienced ones on the road
20%
•
270 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
48 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| na | 0.24% | 5 |
| 0.24% | 5 | |
| n/a | 0.15% | 3 |
| idk | 0.15% | 3 |
| don't drive | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't have good reflexes | 0.05% | 1 |
| on drugs | 0.05% | 1 |
| why pick on the elderly... there are lots of great elderly drivers just as there are lots of crappy young ones | 0.05% | 1 |
| i dont get annoyed by a specific driver, i get annoyed by a stupid, careless driver regardless to gender or age | 0.05% | 1 |
| not paying attention | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't turn signals off and drive too slow | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't drive | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the person | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am an elderly driver! | 0.05% | 1 |
| age does not matter...there are good and bad drivers everywhere. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they stop like 15-20 feet from the drivers/line in the road in front of them at a stoplight | 0.05% | 1 |
| again, each group has their own issues. | 0.05% | 1 |
| not really sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| all drivers do this! | 0.05% | 1 |
| going blind | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have not observed anything one way or the other. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they lack ability to respond quickly | 0.05% | 1 |
| no problems | 0.05% | 1 |
| they might not react fast enough. | 0.05% | 1 |
| some do not stop driving when they should | 0.05% | 1 |
| what kind of qustion is this everyone is different im young at like to go slow | 0.05% | 1 |
| the little old ladies can hardly see over the wheel. | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't think elderly drivers are the only ones that are a problem | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am one | 0.05% | 1 |
| the elderly are not always the problem; drivers of all ages have their quirks. | 0.05% | 1 |
| leave turn signals on. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they deserve respect and patience, if they should no longer be driving then so be it but if they are just slower, well they've earned the right to slow down in life. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it does seem with age, reflexes and vision can deteriorate and this can compromise the driver's ability to drive. | 0.05% | 1 |
| no more or less than any other driver | 0.05% | 1 |
| poor eyesight | 0.05% | 1 |
5.
5.
Do you think that once a certain age is reached there should be restrictions on drivers? Yes
52%
•
688 votes
No
24%
•
314 votes
Undecided
24%
•
322 votes
6.
6.
After a certain age, say 70, what do you think should be done? Driving test every year - they are a danger to others on the road at all times
35%
•
464 votes
Driving test every few years - a lot can change in a couple years at older ages
34%
•
446 votes
Written test - maybe they forgot the basics of driving
11%
•
148 votes
Nothing - they should not be restricted and should be allowed to drive until whenever they see fit/medical reasons
27%
•
355 votes
Other (please specify)
4%
•
47 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
| 0.55% | 8 | |
| na | 0.21% | 3 |
| not sure | 0.14% | 2 |
| driving and written tests every year after age 65 (or so) | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on how they drive | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'm seventy and i drive my little red sports car very well and fast. | 0.07% | 1 |
| all drivers of any age shpuld have to take a refresher course & test approx every 10 yrs. | 0.07% | 1 |
| driver's test every other year anyone's motor and sensory skills can change and that's the issue with driving, not that they are "bad" driver's. | 0.07% | 1 |
| maybe even driving test every 6 months | 0.07% | 1 |
| i think that everyone should be retested, both written and driven every few years. | 0.07% | 1 |
| dont know | 0.07% | 1 |
| i they have an accident, then intervention should be done in the way of testing. | 0.07% | 1 |
| restricted when they can drive | 0.07% | 1 |
| here in canada drivers are tested every year once they reach 80 | 0.07% | 1 |
| written & actual driving test on road | 0.07% | 1 |
| get health tests so they don't faint while driving | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the person | 0.07% | 1 |
| think about it you will be that age one day and would you want the goverment telling you that you can not drive anymore. i think it all has to do with how well you drive and if you can pass the test.i think people should be tested after so many years | 0.07% | 1 |
| older drivers even impeared are still better drivers than kids with permits. | 0.07% | 1 |
| if there is a problem then test! | 0.07% | 1 |
| there is already some testing in place for over age 75. | 0.07% | 1 |
| nothing at 70, but perhaps 80 | 0.07% | 1 |
| health test every year | 0.07% | 1 |
| vision test at drivers place every year before renewing drivers license, i think vision is the biggest reason why they drive worse when they get older | 0.07% | 1 |
| everyone should have a driving test every year | 0.07% | 1 |
| written, driving and vision test every year | 0.07% | 1 |
| eye test yearly | 0.07% | 1 |
| idk | 0.07% | 1 |
| i would not generalize saying all of them are danger to others on the road. but since some of them are, i think a driving test every year would be appropriate. | 0.07% | 1 |
| excuse me, but it was the 20 year olds who hit my car and damaged it beyond repair twice, not the older ones. that is disrespectful to even suggest what you are saying!!!! | 0.07% | 1 |
| as long as they haven't had any accidents, leave them alone. | 0.07% | 1 |
| take public transportation | 0.07% | 1 |
| depends on the individual | 0.07% | 1 |
| i'm not sure | 0.07% | 1 |
| some people might need a helper and others are fine at 70. | 0.07% | 1 |
| what kind of question is this you will be 70 one day???????????????????? | 0.07% | 1 |
| to each their own | 0.07% | 1 |
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