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Dear PHV Study Participant:

You are invited to participate in the Prius Intermediate Survey (Survey #2). It will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes to complete.

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Please enter your respondent PIN ID:
   
 
 
 
During the past two weeks, what percent of your personal automotive trips (you as the driver) has been taken with the Prius? (Please select one response.)
 
0%
 
10%
 
20%
 
30%
 
40%
 
50%
 
60%
 
70%
 
80%
 
90%
 
100%
 
 
 
Please indicate any types of trips in which you have been the driver, but you intentionally did not drive the Prius. (Please select all that apply.)
 
Grocery shopping trips
 
Local shopping errands
 
Taking kids to school
 
Going to work
 
Visiting local friends
 
Going out for entertainment (e.g., movies, restaurants, etc.)
 
Intraregional trips (outside your local city, within the metropolitan area)
 
Interregional trips (outside your metropolitan area)
 
Out of state trips
 
Other, please specify:
 

 
 
 
Could you please elaborate on the general reasons as to why you did not take the Prius on these trips?
   
 
 
 
How do your overall driving distances in the Prius during the past two weeks compare with the distances that you typically drive with your regular vehicle? (Please select one response)
 
Much less
 
Less
 
About the same
 
More
 
Much more
 
 
Please indicate the relative importance that each of the following travel modes has in meeting your daily transportation needs (select only one as most important).
Most important Very important Somewhat important Not important
Personal Automobile
Rail Transit
Bus Transit
Walking (for travel)
Bicycling (for travel)
Carpool or Vanpool
 
 
 
How many times has the Prius been fueled during the past two weeks? (Please select one response.)
 
The hybrid has not been fueled during the past two weeks.
 
Once
 
Twice
 
Three times
 
Four times
 
I do not know
 
Other, please specify:
 
 
 
 
Which of the following displays on the front dashboard have you used most?
 
 
 
 
 
 
None of these
 
Other, please specify:
 
 
 
 
Why do you use this one the most?
   
 
 
 
Is there any information that you do not currently see on the dashboard that you like to see?
 
No
 
Yes, please explain
 
 
 
Overall, do you consider the power and energy consumption display (in the dashboard center) in the Prius to be a distraction or a benefit to your driving? (Please select one response.)
 
Overall, the power and energy consumption display enhances my experience with the Prius.
 
Overall, the power and energy consumption display does not impact my experience with the Prius.
 
Overall, the power and energy consumption display detracts from my experience with the Prius.
 
I do not understand how to use the power and energy consumption display.
 
In general, I do not use the power and energy consumption display while driving.
 
 
 
Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.
 
 
 
Because of the Prius power and energy consumption display, I do not accelerate as hard as I do when driving my normal vehicle. (Please select one response.)
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
Because of the Prius power and energy consumption display, I brake longer and slower than I do when driving my conventional vehicle. (Please select one response.)
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
Don’t know
 
 
 
Because of the Prius power and energy consumption display, I am distracted while driving. (Please select one response.)
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
 
 
Because of the Prius power and energy consumption display, I am more aware of my driving efficiency. (Please select one response.)
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
 
 
Because of the Prius power and energy consumption display, I actively try to improve my driving efficiency. (Please select one response.)
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Disagree
 
Neutral
 
Agree
 
Strongly Agree
 
 
 
Based on the information on the Prius power and energy consumption display, the average miles per gallon that I am getting with the hybrid is:
 
Don’t Know
 
Miles per gallon
 
 
 
Now, we would like to get an idea of your impression of the hybrid Prius in comparison to your personal vehicle. For this set of attribute ratings, please consider your normal vehicle as the benchmark. Assuming that your vehicle is rated as a “3” across all categories, please rate the hybrid Prius relative to how you think it performs versus your current vehicle. (Please select one response in each row below.)
(1) Much Worse (2) Worse (3) Your Vehicle (4) Better (5) Much Better
* Acceleration
* Braking
* Fuel economy
* Handling
* Interior noise
* Cargo space
* Vehicle safety
* Trunk space
* Body style
* Hauling and towing capability
(1) Much Worse (2) Worse (3) Your Vehicle (4) Better (5) Much Better
* Ease of parking
* Reliability
* Luxury status
* Sporty image
* Environmental image
* Passenger space
* Fueling experience
* Overall impression
 
 
 
Do you have any comments about specific things you like about the Prius?
   
 
 
 
Do you have any comments about specific things you dislike about the Prius?
   
 
 
 
Overall, how has the Prius met your expectations? (Please select one response.)
 
Greatly exceeded my expectations
 
Exceeded my expectations
 
Met my expectations
 
Slightly disappointed
 
Greatly disappointed 
 
 
 
For your next vehicle purchase do you think you will consider purchasing a hybrid vehicle (used or new)?
 
Definitely
 
Probably
 
Probably Not
 
Definitely Not
 
 
 
For your next vehicle purchase do you think you would consider purchasing a Prius (used or new)?
 
Definitely
 
Probably
 
Probably Not
 
Definitely Not
 
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