The Canadian Automobile Association wanted to know if impaired driving was still the number one concern of Canadians who commute.
It is.
However, when the roads emptied during pandemic shutdowns, reports of aggressive driving increased. So, it surveyed more than 2,000 Canadians, asking them what they considered the most serious threat to their health and safety while driving.
"Despite the roads starting to fill up again, aggressive driving is still a major concern for Canadians," said CAA's Vice President of Public Affairs, Ian Jack.
The poll found more than 90 per cent of drivers say forms of aggressive driving, such as drivers running red lights and speeding, remain a top concern.
Despite drunk driving continuing its top spot on the survey, 93 per cent of Canadians who responded said they made alternative travel arrangements if they planned to drink alcohol. Also, 87 per cent felt that way if they planned to consume cannabis.
"At any time of the year, but especially during the holidays, we all want and deserve to get home safe and sound," said Jack. "We urge everyone to make safe decisions."
So what do Canadians think are the worst threats?
Ninety-three per cent listed drivers running a red light, drunk drivers, and stoned drivers. Another 92 per cent listed aggressive drivers and specifically, drivers on their phones. The same percentage listed sleepy drivers.
Speeding on residential streets and drivers going well over the speed limit garnered 91 and 90 per cent of responses.
Close to the bottom of the list was large trucks with just 53 per cent, and people using in-car speed recognition like Siri or CarPlay with 33 per cent of responses.
The survey was taken between November 24 and December 2, 2021.
