The goal of the Driver Alcohol
Detection System for Safety (DADSS) project is, through a
step-by-step, data driven process, to develop and test prototypes
of in-vehicle alcohol detection technology that may be considered
for vehicle integration thereafter. As technology development
progresses and decisions are being made about how to integrate such
technology into vehicles, NHTSA needs a better understanding of
public preferences with respect to in-vehicle alcohol detection
devices. Optimization of technology and public acceptance of it
once deployed will depend on the extent to which public attitudes
are taken into account during the development process. Thus NHTSA
seeks input from drivers to: Gauge public perceptions of advanced
in-vehicle alcohol detection technology; Guide the technology
design; and Guide a strategy for introduction of this
technology
US Code:
23 USC Section 403 Name of Law: Highway safety research and
development
Approval was previously
received to conduct focus groups with drivers to gauge public
perceptions regarding advanced, in-vehicle alcohol detection
technology. NHTSA is requesting to add a telephone survey to obtain
nationally representative data regarding driver preferences. The
increase in burden is the burden associated with the telephone
survey. The focus group research is guiding the questions planned
for the national telephone survey.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.