Annex C – In-person training survey questions

C.1 Pre-survey questions

Q1. Baseline knowledge

Do you have any knowledge about the Safe System?

(Please rate your level of knowledge on a scale from 1 = No knowledge to 10 = Excellent knowledge)

Q2. Current understanding of the Safe System

Thinking about your knowledge now, before the Safe System training course, please indicate your level of agreement (Strongly disagree – Strongly agree) with the following statements:

  • 1 I am confident in explaining the principles of the Safe System.
  • 2 I know how the components of the Safe System relate to each other.
  • 3 I am aware of the different operators that are used to deliver the Safe System.
  • 4 I know about the different safe speeds for survivability in various crash scenarios.
  • 5 I recognise the challenges of implementing the Safe System.
  • 6 I understand how the Safe System is relevant to delivering road safety within Scotland.
  • 7 I am aware of how the Safe System is being successfully applied in other countries.
  • 8 I understand that we can't prevent people from making mistakes.

Q3. Learning goals

What specific skills or knowledge do you hope to gain from this training session?

(Open-ended response)

Q4. Perceived importance

How important do you believe the Safe System approach is in reducing road traffic collisions?

(Please rate how important you think this is on a scale from 1 = Not important at all to 10 = Extremely important)

Q5. Previous participation

Did you attend the Safe System Principles Online training in November and December?

(Yes/No)

Q6. Session attendance

Which Safe System training session are you planning to attend for the upcoming training?

(Open-ended or multiple-choice depending on available options)

C.2 Post-survey questions

Q1. Attendance

Which Safe System training session did you attend?

(Open-ended or drop-down list of sessions)

Q2. Knowledge assessment

How would you assess your knowledge of the Safe System after the training course?

(Please rate your level of knowledge on a scale from 1 = No knowledge to 10 = Excellent knowledge)

Q3. Understanding of Safe System concepts (Post-training)

Thinking about your knowledge now, after completing the training, please indicate your level of agreement (Strongly disagree – Strongly agree) with the following statements:

  • 1 I am confident in explaining the principles of the Safe System.
  • 2 I know how the components of the Safe System relate to each other.
  • 3 I am aware of the different operators that are used to deliver the Safe System.
  • 4 I know about the different safe speeds for survivability in various crash scenarios.
  • 5 I recognise the challenges of implementing the Safe System.
  • 6 I understand how the Safe System is relevant to delivering road safety within Transport Scotland.
  • 7 I am aware of how the Safe System is being successfully applied in other countries.
  • 8 I understand that we can't prevent people from making mistakes.

Q4. Training experience

How much do you agree (Strongly disagree – Strongly agree) with the following statements about the training session?

  • 1 I will be able to apply the knowledge I learned.
  • 2 The content was organised so it was easy to follow.
  • 3 The length of the session was about right.
  • 4 The structure of the training was appropriate.
  • 5 The quality of the instruction was good.
  • 6 The pace of the training was just right.
  • 7 I learned something useful.
  • 8 I'm glad I attended.
  • 9 I am likely to recommend this course to others.
  • 10 The venue was appropriate for the training.

Q5. Perception shift

Has the training changed your perception of road safety and the Safe System approach?

If yes, please explain how. (Open-ended response)

Q6. Implementation barriers

What barriers, if any, do you foresee in implementing the knowledge gained from the training in your current role?

(Open-ended response)

Q7. Further support

Would you benefit from additional resources or follow-up sessions to further support your implementation of Safe System principles?

(Open-ended or Yes/No)

Q8. Intended actions

What specific changes, if any, do you plan to make in your work practices following this training?

(Open-ended response)