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Ontario drivers' unsafe habits revealed in CAA survey

Ontario driving survey unsafe driving speeding distracted driving CAA South Central Ontario

A survey by the Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario found that 94% of respondents reported seeing unsafe driving behaviours on Ontario roads, while only 57% admitted to engaging in such behaviours themselves. The study showed that 78% of drivers observed speeding, 69% saw aggressive driving, and 67% witnessed distracted driving. Most drivers support penalties for speeding, with 87% favouring fines and 37% saying that penalties have changed their driving in the past year. Additionally, 16% of Ontario drivers reported being involved in collisions caused by distracted driving, most often rear‑end crashes. Michael Stewart, community‑relations consultant for CAA South Central Ontario, said, “Most Ontario drivers can identify dangerous behaviours when they see them, but many don’t realize they may be contributing to the problem themselves.” He added that small changes, such as slowing down and staying focused, could improve road safety.

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CAA South Central Ontario · Canadian Automobile Association South Central Ontario · Michael Stewart · Ontario drivers · Ontario drivers

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96 per cent of drivers see dangerous driving, only 57 per cent admit to it says CAA [sarnianewstoday.ca]
CAA: 96 Per Cent Of Drivers Have Witnessed Dangerous Driving Behaviours On Ontario Roads [muskoka411.com]
CAA studies dangerous driving behaviours [www.quintenews.com]
96 per cent of drivers see dangerous driving, only 57 per cent admit to it says CAA [windsornewstoday.ca]
Most Manitoba Drivers See Dangerous Driving, Few Admit Their Own: Survey [www.chrisd.ca]