Collision Investigation

Question 1

For investigative purposes, not preventable

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accident

Question 2

any event that results in injury, death, or property damage; directly or indirectly

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motor vehicle collision

Question 3

when a person act deliberately to cause the event or deliberately refrains from prudent acts that would prevent the occurence

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deliberant intent

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examination of all elements contributing to the accident, resulting in well-founded explanation of series of events which occured based upon factual data

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accident investigation

Question 5

objection of a traffic collision

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who, what, where, why, when

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guidelines to include prosecution in court, selective enforcement programs, driver licensing

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traffic enforcement program

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guidelines to include public information, legislation, research to build better roads and cars

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traffic engineering programs

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guidelines to include public support, financial responsibility, and public information

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traffic education programs

Question 9

a trained and experienced investigator

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reconstructionist

Question 10

primary responsibility of the investigator at the scene is

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keep the collision from becoming worse

Question 11

when receiving a report of a collision it is necessary and useful to obtain information such as:

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when and where, how bad and what types of vehicles, traffic disruption

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when responding to a report of a collision

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proceed quickly but safely, do not depend on other vehicles yielding, choose best approach, be alert for hit and run drivers

Question 13

park in a manner that:

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maximizes visability and protects the scene

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the following issues should be taken into consideration:

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hazard material spill, evidence preservation, traffic control

Question 15

a seriously injured person should not be:

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moved

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additional assistance includes:

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ems, fire, tow

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if traffic control is not kept to a minimum:

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evidence may be destroyed

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when 2 officers are available one should establish:

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traffic control

Question 19

officers may have vehicles____and___without owners consent

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towed and stored

Question 20

do not raise the___during a fire

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hood

Question 21

elements of on-scene investigation include

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set up investigative plan, scene protection, scene examination, witnesses, interviews

Question 22

be aware collisions may be:

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staged

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collisions may have been a _____or________________________________________________________________

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homicide or suicide

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if pedestrian is killed gather

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get samples of hair and clothing that can be matched lated

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the majority of collisions are caused by:

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drivers failing to adjust to conditions

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officers should take enforcement action where is:

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sufficient evidence

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before leaving the scene ensure drivers are aware of their:

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responsibilities

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Essential Terms from TR-310 Manual

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Injury, Fatal Injury, Incapacitating Injury, Harmful Event, Deliberate Intent, Intersection

Question 29

the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury or death ____stop

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shall, 56-5-1210

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a person who fails to stop or comply is a guilty of a:

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misdemeanor if no death, felony with great bodily injury, felony if death

Question 31

LEO or DOT may or have moved:

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all disabled vehicles and any debris, when death not until investigator says

Question 32

if a disabled vehicle or a vehicle involved is obstructing traffic, the drive shall

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make every reasonable effort to move any vehicle safely off the roadway

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56-5-1230 duty to give:

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information and render aid

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56-5-1240 duties of driver involved in accident involving unattended vehicle

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immediately stop and shall locate and notify operator, or shall leave a note in a conspicuous place

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56-5-1250 duties of driver striking fixtures

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shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner

Question 36

Maximum speed limits on highway

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70

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maximum speed limits on multilane divided primary highways

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60

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maximum speed limit on unpaved roads

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40

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maximum speed limit on other sections of highway

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55

Question 40

maximum speed limits in urban districts

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30

Question 41

a citation for violating speed must note the:

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rate of speed

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a vehicle shall not follow another vehicle closely than is:

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reasonable and prudent

Question 43

how many feet can you park from a fire hydrant

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15

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how many feet can you park from a crosswalk

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20

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how many feet can you park from a stop sign

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30

Question 46

how many inches can you park from the curb

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18

Question 47

times when vehicles may be equipped with lights

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30 minutes before/after sunset

Question 48

Series of events in investigation

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pre-scene events, trip events and pre-trip, on scene events

Question 49

this type of damage caused by____after the collision

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fire/ems

Question 50

final position of the vehicle

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controlled/uncontrolled final rest

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damage to any part of a motor vehicle

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contact damage

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shock or stress created by the collision

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induced damage