Development of Human Factors Guidelines for Advanced Traveler Information Systems and Commercial Vehicle Operations: Definition and Prioritization of Research Studies
Publication Number: FHWA-RD-96-143 Date: April 1997
Development of Human Factors Guidelines for Advanced Traveler Information Systems and Commercial Vehicle Operations: Definition and Prioritization of Research Studies
EXPERIMENT 1B: CVO SURVEY
E. Questions About Using an In–Vehicle Traffic Information System
26. Lets say you were given an in-vehicle traffic information system (e.g., a computer screen in your vehicle), that had the capability to show you current traffic conditions. The system can also provide roadside motorist services, such as nearest rest stop and next gas station, as well as provide you information about oncoming road conditions.
Yes No
27. How much would you pay for this in–vehicle traffic information system? $___________
28. How important is the following information for an in–vehicle traffic information system?
Personal communication (i.e., the ability to make and receive calls, including those for emergencies)
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29. If an in-vehicle traffic information system was provided to you, how many miles ahead would you like to know about...
Alternate routes
miles
Inspection site location
miles
Road accident and hazardous conditions
miles
Changing weather conditions
miles
Weigh station location
miles
30. If an in–vehicle traffic information system provided you with road–sign information, how many miles ahead would you like to be informed of the following on–coming signs?
Regulatory signs
(e.g., STOP, YIELD, ONE WAY)
miles
Warning signs
(e.g., Hill ahead, Winding road ahead)
Alternative route markers
(e.g., detour, business route, truck route)
miles
General information guide signs
(e.g., Airports, restaurants, hotels, hospitals)
miles
31. How important would the following factors be in your decision to purchase an in–vehicle traffic information system?
Very important
Moderate importance
Not important
Cost of system
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Accuracy of data displayed on system
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Type of visual display
(color, b/w, LED)
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System dimensions
(i.e., is it the size of a tape deck or as large as the dashboard?)
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Audio capabilities
(i.e., can it talk to you?
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F. Questions About Driving Characteristics
32. Do you typically operate: (Check only one)
Cross country (greater than 500 miles)
Regional line haul (100 to 499 miles)
Local line haul (less than 100 miles)
33. If you checked cross country:
In how many states do you operate? ________(# of states)
34. Do you typically operate: (Check only one)
alone in a team or couple
35. Do you take your commercial vehicle home: (Check only one) Yes No
36. Your trip typically begins at: (Check only one)
Home Terminal Customer site Other (please specify) __________
37. Your trip (from start to finish) typically involves: (Check only one)
Multiple stops, and how many? __________
Single pick-up/delivery
38 Your route is usually determined: (Check only one)
Dispatcher
Customer
Self
Other (please specify) _________
39. What is your typical operating weight (GVW)? ____________
40. What is your maximum operating weight (GVW)? ____________
41. How many hours per day do you personally drive? ____________
42. How many hours per day is your vehicle in operation? ____________
43. How many miles per year does your vehicle average? ____________
44. How would you describe your typical cargo? ____________
(Check only one)
Automobiles Household goods
Cargo tanks Iron and steel
Equipment and machinery Livestock
General freight Passengers
Hazardous material Perishable items
Heavy haul (Flat beds) Other (please specify)_____________
45. Are you currently an independent truck driver or employed by a trucking firm?
(Check only one)
Independent driver Employed by a firm
46. Are you: (Check only one)
an ICC common carrier ICC exempt
an ICC contract carrier Private
Other (please specify)_____________
Licensing
47. How many years have you been driving a truck? ____________
48. How many years have you had a commercial driving license (CDL)? ____________
49. What type of CDL endorsement do you have? (Check ALL that apply)
Air brakes Passenger
Double triple trailer Tank
Hazardous material Other (please specify)_____________
Equipment
50. What type of vehicle do you usually driver? (Check only one)
Bus Tractor–semi trailer
Single unit Tractor–double trailer
Truck/trailer Tractor–triple trailer
Truck–tractor (bobtail) Other (please specify)_____________
51. Do you have a:
(Check "Yes" or "No" for each category)
Beeper
Yes
No
Police scanner
Yes
No
Cellular phone
Yes
No
Radar detector
Yes
No
Company tracking
Yes
No
Retarder
Yes
No
Computer (laptop)
Yes
No
Satellite communication
Yes
No
Cruise control
Yes
No
Sleeper
Yes
No
Jake brakes
Yes
No
Two-way radio
Yes
No
52. What is your usual cargo body type? (Check only one)
Automobile transporter Dump
Bus Flatbed
Cargo tank Garbage or refuse
Concrete mixer Low boy
Dry van Refer van
Other (please specify)_____________
G. Background Information
53. What is your home city, state? _______________________________
54. Are you:
Male Female
55. For housing, do you:
Rent Own
56. What is your age? _______________________________
57. Are you currently:
Married Single
58. What is your annual household income? (Check only one)
No income 40,000 – 49,999
Under $10,000 50,000 – 59,999
10,000 – 19,999 60,000 – 74,999
20,000 – 29,999 75,000 – 100,000
30,000 – 39,999 Over 100,000
59. Number of years as a licensed driver: _____
(private & commercial)
60. Number of years driving in Seattle: _____
(private & commercial)
61. Education level:
Below 12th grade (less than high school completion)
High School diploma (or equivalent)
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Advanced Degree
62. Ethnic group:
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian or Pacific Islander
African American
Caucasian
Hispanic
Other (please describe)
63. Number of family members in household: _____
64. Do you own your own (private) automobile? Yes No
Answer the following for the automobile you most frequently drive.
Make _______
Model _______
Year ________
65. Check the average number of miles you drive annually as a private driver.
less than 5,000
5,000 – 9,999
10,000 – 19,999
20,000 – 39,999
40,000 – 69,999
70,000 – 99,999
more than 100,000
66. Check the average number of miles you drive annually as a commercial driver.
less than 5,000
5,000 – 9,999
10,000 – 19,999
20,000 – 39,999
40,000 – 69,999
70,000 – 99,999
more than 100,000
67. For each of the following trip types, please estimate the number of trips per week you make as a private driver.
_____ commute to work (one way only)
_____ shopping trips
_____ errands
_____ social visits
_____ recreation
68. How many vacation trips per year do you take? _____
69. Which of the following does the (private) vehicle you most frequently use have?
air bags
anti–lock brakes (ABS)
cassette player
cellular phone/radio phone
cruise control
electronic dashboard displays
garage door opener
power brakes
power steering
power windows and door locks
radar detector
70. For each of the following devices, please indicate if you own the device by marking an "X" in the "OWN" column. Then indicate if you use the device by marking an "X" in the "USE" column. For the devices you use, please indicate how frequently you use each device by entering a number in the "FREQUENCY OF USE" column (e.g., once a month, three times a week).
DEVICE
OWN
USE
FREQUENCY OF USE
Automatic teller machine (ATM) card
N/A
Videocassette recorder (VCR)
Hand-held calculator
Cordless phone
Microwave oven
Personal computer
DOS
Windows
Macintosh
Computer bulletin boards
N/A
Telephone answering machine/voice messaging
It is important to us to understand how comfortable you feel with computers. For items 71–76, please mark with an "X" to indicate how much each statement below applies to you. Marking toward the 100 would indicate that a statement strongly applies. Marking toward the 0 would indicate that it does not apply.
72. I am sure I could do work with computers.
73. I would like working with computers.
74. I would feel comfortable working with computers.
75. Working with a computer would make me very nervous.
76. I do as little work with computers as possible.
77. I think using a computer would be very hard for me.