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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, February 2009

Variable Details

VariableMOT_8M04
LabelIn what way, if at all, is motorway congestion a problem for you?
Question text In what way, if at all, is motorway congestion a problem for you? Response 4
Responses
1 I cannot travel as fast as I would like 1
2 It makes journey times uncertain 6
3 It wastes time because I have to allow for possible delays 4
4 It deters me from making trips 5
5 It makes me late getting to work 12
6 It makes me late getting to other destinations 19
7 I find traffic keep coming to a halt, even though there isn 27
8 I often can t tell what the problem is 26
9 I often can t tell when the congestion will be cleared 28
10 Other(Please specify) 5
11 It is not a problem for me 0
98 Refusal 0
99 Don't Know 0
Sysmiss 936
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, February 2009
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study, nthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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