EXAM Driving Offences Causing Death Or Serious Injury

Question 1

What is culpable driving causing death?

Answer 1

If the person was responsible for the death of another road user while driving a motor vehicle

Question 2

Describe driving recklessly in terms of culpable driving

Answer 2

Consciously disregarding substantial risk causing the death of another person. Eg- speeding in adverse road conditions

Question 3

Describe driving negligently in terms of culpable driving.

Answer 3

Failing to observe reasonable standard of care. Eg - driving under influence of alcohol or drugs