Since 2008, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has conducted a national survey of United States motorist to identify key indicators about the degree to which traffic safety is valued and pursued by drivers.

As in previous years, the 2017 Traffic Safety Culture Index reveals that people in the U.S. value safe travel and also desire a greater level of security than they currently are experiencing. Unsafe driving behavior — like red-light running, texting while driving and impaired driving — are perceived as posing serious threats to personal safety. However, despite these strongly held concerns, many individuals admit engaging in unsafe driving practices.

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