Hoons and stereotypes survey (YR12 Assignment)

[Steery]

If some people could take the time to answer this properly I would very much appreciate it. However if you want to answer could you please answer in spellchecked, correct english to save me having to fix everything.

Thanks

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes
Yes, however
Unsure
No, however
No
2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Strongly disagree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?


4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Illegal drag racing
( ) Burnouts (standstill)
( ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( ) Drifting/powersliding
( ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)





5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

( ) Increased police attention
( ) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
( ) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
( ) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

[VZTHUNDER]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes
Yes, however
Unsure
No, however
No
2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Strongly disagree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?
The definition of the word hoon is someone who engauges in dangerous driving activities such as high speeds and wreckless driving, however burnouts can be placed into this category depending on the location of the action.

4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Illegal drag racing
( ) Burnouts (standstill)
( ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( ) Drifting/powersliding
( ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)





5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(3) Increased police attention
(1) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(4) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(2) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?
Of course more commodores than any other car will be impounded. This is a result of more of these cars being built than any other car in Australia. It makes sense that if more of something is made it costs less and is easier to get.
7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?
Yes, this stereotype will continue in the future cause the public buy into the media's games and watch what they broadcast, be it true or not. The only way we can start to sway the mind of the public is by being sensible on public roads, even if the idiots don't, the public will then realise that its only a minority of the car scene that are idiots, which is what you find in any group, take bikies for example - they set a bad example for the bike scene but everyone in that doesn't break the law.

[nicko]

PM sent mate!

[TVR-190]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

agree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

Show off


4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)





5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

( 1) Increased police attention
(4) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(3) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(2) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

Utter Political Bull****

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

Yes, there will always be people that will break the rules, this will inevitably result in the phase continuing however the publib must learn to understand that all drivers are capabale of being a hoon rather then just young, commodore drivers.

[Kikki]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?

Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

A hoon to me, someone of ANY age who drives in a manor thats dangerous to themselves or others around them. I don't care if your 19 or 50 drive like and idiot and I think your a hoon.

4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Illegal drag racing
( ) Burnouts (standstill)
( ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( ) Drifting/powersliding
( ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)

All of the above when talking to someone who isn't involved in a car club.

5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(1) Increased police attention
(2) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(4) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(3) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.

What are your thoughts on this statement?

Anyone in ANY car has the capability to act like a hoon, its not that Commodore owners are mostly hoons, its the fact that there are so many Commodores on the roads versus any other make of car that makes the stats look bad, not just that but also a Commodore can be suitable for all walks of life, families, first time drivers, elderly etc etc. As far as I know Just Commodores club cruises are pretty well behaved although I am yet to attend one, its other groups of people who don't mind tearing up public roads in groups that make them look bad, people see a bunch of 4 or 5 cars running amok and assume its a "car club". Whats wrong with being involved in a club which has people who have the same love for the Commodore as you do?

If you ask me, nothing says "bogan" more than a Falcon, I always thought that Falcon drivers were bogan's, before I got my first Commodore and it was said to me, I see nothing "bogan" about owning a Commodore. As for being a "hoon" just because I drive a Commodore...you couldn't be more further from the truth, the best car I have ever owned, reliable, stylish, comfy, cheap, child friendly and I can have fun with it too.

Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

Until "hoon" behavior stops 100% on public roads it will always be that way, although unfair to those who do play by the rules and truly enjoy their car, there will always be the odd "hoon" who will stuff it up for everyone else.

The more "hoons" that are caught, the worse it's going to get for those who are behaving.

[ClairBear]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree


3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

People who drive a vehicle in a dangerous manner deliberately, usually because they have an audience and are showing off with the intent to impress others.

4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( X ) Illegal drag racing
( X ) Burnouts (standstill)
( X ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( X ) Drifting/powersliding
( X ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( X ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)





5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(4) Increased police attention
(3) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(1) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(2) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

I agree with the statement, but believe it is up to the members of car clubs to promote to the general public that so called 'hoon' behaviour is not tolerated by members of clubs, and that disciplinary action is taken against any members who don't follow the rules.

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?
Negative stories sell papers. Current Affair programs increase ratings with stories of hoon behaviour. Sadly therefore anyone with a modified car and/or a car club member will continue to be tagged as hoons. I am a mother of 3 adult children, yet typically when I meet a new person and tell them I have a modified car and cruise with clubs, the most common question is 'do you all gather in car parks and do burnouts then have drag races down the streets because that's what I heard those car clubs do?' Pathetic that I can be tagged like that by Joe Public.

[Steery]

Thanks for the replies people. Much appreciated! Keep 'em coming.

I also need to say that the statements in the survey are not my views, they are statements I thought of in a short period of time which I believed would get a range of responses.

[VRV8_Matt]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes


2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Agree


3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

A driver who continually breaks the law with no regard to other road users.


4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Illegal drag racing
( ) Burnouts (standstill)
( ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( ) Drifting/powersliding
( ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)

All of the above




5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(3) Increased police attention
(2) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(4) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(1) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)



6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

There is a big difference between a hoon and an enthusiast. Almost all people involved in a car club (especially if they need to be a financial member) would be classed as an enthusiast. Why would someone who loves their pride and joy want to trash it. A hoon doesn't care about their car. If it gets written spend 2k on another VN.

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

Yes! Portrayal by the media and just the general mindset of the public. It's like people on the dole, not all of them are scum bags or bludgers.

[Steery]

If some more people could reply to this, ill provide cookies.



e-cookies.

Thanks =)

[STEALTHY™]

I already have e-cookies.


I'd reply, but you would spend more time on spell checking than would be worth your time

[BullittSV6]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Agree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

A hoon is someone who drives ANY vehicle in a reckless or dangerous manner endangering their or anyone elses life or property.

4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

(x) Illegal drag racing
(x) Burnouts (standstill)
(x) Burnouts ( rolling)
(x) Drifting/powersliding
(x) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
(x) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)

5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(1) Increased police attention
(3) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(2) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(4) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

The Holden Commodore has been one of the highest selling vehicles in this country for a few decades now and consequently, there are so many on the road, including early models. This is also why they are most stolen car in Australia. There are more of them! I've personally had to deal family members telling me Commodore's are the most stolen and you always see "hoons" driving them. The early models particularly are cheap and easy to fix and maintain and modify making them an ideal vehicle for hoons. When chosing my car I had to deal with people telling me that my car was a hoon car with its mags and sports bodykit, but I'm a firm believer that a hoon can drive any car. Yes some people on this site do engage in hoon activity, and it is well documented that Just Commodores does not condone hoon activities because it simply isn't what Just Commodores is about.

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

Yes, as long as there are hoons and they drive commodores the stereotype will continue.

[Steery]

I already have e-cookies.


I'd reply, but you would spend more time on spell checking than would be worth your time

chilled...

[Dirbatua]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes it has caused people to see anyone who even has a slightly modified car at all ages as a hoon or ****head.

2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?

Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

Morons who try to show off when unable to control there cars in highly populated areas causing accidents, incidents and death to bystanders.


4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

(*) Illegal drag racing
(*) Burnouts (standstill)
(*) Burnouts ( rolling)
(*) Drifting/powersliding
(*) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
(*) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)


5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

(1) Increased police attention
(2) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
(4) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
(3) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?

The above statement is true, as a p plate v8 commodore driver, i am pulled over at least 15 times a month at 'complete random' apprently on a straight road at least 5km under the speed limit just because i have p plates & a commodore whilst doing nothing.


7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?

yes because stupid ****s will continue to do stupid things on the road in the 'modified' cars, most of which consit of a 2-5k body kit and no engine modifications and think they are top **** cause they can drift around a corner at 20km an hour or do a single spinner burnout in the wet and the news will continue to exadurate the issue from an accident to something that has 'devistated' a community and 'seriously injured' someone when they have a bruise.

[GAMBLR]

1. Do you think the actions of hoons in the past has determined how people see modified car owners and members of car clubs?

Yes
Yes, however
Unsure
No, however
No
2. To what extent do you agree with the following statement?
Hoons and owners of modified cars and members of modified car clubs are generally (and always have been) completely different. However the actions of hoons have always been blamed on the other

Strongly agree
Agree
Unsure
Disagree
Strongly disagree

3. The word hoon is loosely used by many people, including the media. What is your definition of the word?

A hoon is a person (or group of people) who engage in activities which is classified as misuse of a car. These include burnouts, drifting, speeding, reckless driving, illegal street racing. This does not imply that controlled, legal situations are classified as hooning, but rather on the street, where it endangers lives and property.


4. Which of the following do you think are frequently attributed to modified car owners and members of car clubs?

( ) Illegal drag racing
( ) Burnouts (standstill)
( ) Burnouts ( rolling)
( ) Drifting/powersliding
( ) Dangerously driving through traffic (lane changes etc)
( ) Being a public nuisance due to excessive noise (through stereo, exhaust etc)





5. Number in order of most important to least important (1 being most important), what you think the consequences of this stereotype are (for owners of modified cars and members of car clubs)?

( 1 ) Increased police attention
( 2 ) constantly worrying about being defected (when generally, modified cars are better maintained and safer than the majority of cars around SA)
( 3 ) Disapproving looks and comments from the public (while driving) due to what they think you get up to because of the stereotype
( 4 ) The blame for accidents or crashes involving hoons in un-modified cars somehow being heaped on owners of modified cars, because police said they ‘were going too fast’ (which is commonly miss-interpreted by the media as, ‘they were speeding’ when it could be as simple as ‘they were exceeding a recommended speed for a corner’)


6. A significant portion of confiscated cars are Commodores. This is because they are extremely cheap and a hoon in a $2000 Commodore has the power to easily drive dangerously and recklessly. Car clubs such as JustCommodores have to deal with a lot of attention from police. They are also constantly stereotyped as ‘hoons’ and ‘bogans’, when generally they don’t contribute to the hoon problem.
What are your thoughts on this statement?


As a whole, most car clubs would not accept hoon drivers and reckless driving. however, there is a limit to what the organisers can control, and select few will choose to ignore rules, laws and regulations. it is these people that will attract the Police attention to the Clubs, leaving the organisers/moderators to deal with the Police, and all members to wear the negative image of hooning, because their car is slightly modified. attraction to modified car clubs will result in more police attention, more defects, more "random" breath tests etc.

7. Do you think this stereotype will continue into the future? Why?[/QUOTE]

Yes, as there will always be a handful of people who defy the law, thinking they are above it, and this stereotype will stick to people who drive similar cars and have similar interests, whether they have done wrong or not. every generation will produce a new breed of 'hhon' and interpretation of what defines a hoon.

Hope this helps mate, i know what it's like to do yr12
CC