DOCUMENTATION OF ROADWAY AND SCENE EVIDENCE (CHAPTER 4) Flashcards
1
Q
IF ONE BRAKE IS NOT WORKING, THE SKIDS WILL CURVE TO WHICH SIDE?
A
THE SIDE THAT HAS THE GREATER BRAKING
2
Q
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHERE THE FRONT SKID MARKS START OR WHERE THE REAR MARKS END?
A
MEASURE THE ENTIRE LENGTH AND DEDUCT THE WHEEL BASE
3
Q
WOULD A VEHICLE SKID STRAIGHT IF ONE OF THE BRAKES WAS NOT WORKING?
A
NO
4
Q
A SKID MARK THAT CHANGES SHAPE IS A RESULT OF WHAT?
A
ANOTHER FORCE
5
Q
WHAT IS THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT FUNCTION CONDUCTED BY THE INVESTIGATOR?
A
COLLECTING AND RECORDING PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
6
Q
HOW MANY FEET DOES LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE
A
APPROXIMATLEY 150 FEET
7
Q
HOW MANY FEET DOES HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS PROVIDE?
A
APPROXIMATLEY 450 FEET
