This fact sheet contains the national results from the Road Safety Monitor (RSM), 2014 that explored knowledge of vehicle safety features in Canada. The RSM is an annual public opinion survey conducted by the Traffc Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) in partnership with Beer Canada, Toyota Canada Foundation, and State Farm Canada. It takes the pulse of the nation on key road safety issues by means of an online survey of a random, representative sample of Canadian drivers. Since 2011, in an effort to better understand gaps in driver knowledge concerning modern vehicle safety features, TIRF has collected data regarding awareness and knowledge among drivers in relation to six important safety features: anti-lock brakes (ABS); brake assist (BA); brake override (BOR); electronic brake force distribution (EBFD); electronic stability control (ESC); and traction control (TC). The following results are based on an analysis of RSM 2014 data, the most recent data available. Comparisons are also made with results from previous surveys in 2011, 2012, and 2013. (Author/publisher)
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