Australian Automated Vehicle Public Opinion Survey · Australian Automated Vehicle Public Opinion Survey This document contains SPSS coding and variable information for data deriving

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Scientific Research Group – Survey Working Group

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


Awa_5

22 Car can navigate itself to desired destination (find location and follow route)


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)


Con_2

26 The ability of your car to perform safely in all conditions


Con_3

27 Allowing your child to ride in the car by themselves


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)


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)


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


Comf_5

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36 Navigate itself to a desired location (find and follow route)


Comf_6

37 Comply with all traffic laws by itself (e.g. stopping at red lights)


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?


Will_2

40 road infrastructure (e.g. lane markings) that would help an automated car function more effectively? (e.g. through taxes)


Will_3

41 special training and licensing procedures to be put in place to use automated cars?


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)


Opin_2

45 They would reduce my travel time


Opin_3

46 They would consume less fuel


Opin_4

47 They would be environmentally friendlier


Opin_5

48 They would allow mobility for people with driving impairments or restrictions (e.g. medical conditions, vision impairments)


Opin_6

49 I would not have to worry about looking for a car park


Opin_7

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50 They would reduce overall vehicle repair costs (if there are less crashes)


Opin_8

51 They would reduce insurance premiums (if there are less crashes)


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


Cond_1

53 When I am tired or fatigued


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)


Cond_4

56 After consuming alcohol, drugs or taking medication (at a legally acceptable level)


Cond_5

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57 In situations in which I feel uncomfortable driving (e.g. in bad weather, at night)


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)


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)


Act_4

63 Reading a book, newspaper, magazine


Act_5

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64 Eating / drinking


Act_6

65 Interacting with other passengers


Act_7

66 Observing the scenery


Act_8

67 Doing nothing at all


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


Scen_1

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70 I would feel comfortable giving control to an automated car in appropriate circumstances


Scen_2

71 I would drive an automated car manually from time to time (if it allowed me to do so)


Scen_3

72 I would feel comfortable sharing a driverless car (e.g. carpool) with other people to take me to my chosen destination


Scen_4

73 I would feel comfortable travelling on public transport in which the vehicle (e.g. bus, taxi) is driverless


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)


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)


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.


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)


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)?


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)?


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)?


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

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Australian Automated Vehicle Public Opinion Survey · Australian Automated Vehicle Public Opinion Survey This document contains SPSS coding and variable information for data deriving