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1
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Florida statute granting authority to traffic crash investigator.

A

Florida statute 316.640

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2
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When do you inspect the vehicle?

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Beginning and end of each shift.

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3
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For personal safety, when should the traffic crash investigator perform inspections?

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Before and after each use of the vehicle.

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4
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Guidelines for using the radio include:

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*Plan message before transmitting.
*Acknowledge all calls properly.
*Give the receiver of the message time to aknowledge before repeating.
*Pay attention to transmissions from other users.
*Avoid interrupting other users.
*Use courtesy
*Avoid humor and or horseplay.
*Avoid arguments and being sarcastic.

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5
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A traffic crash investigator must utilize all the senses to detect and verify a potential hazard of problem. What are they?

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*Vision
* Hearing
*Smell
*Touch

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6
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Describe the best location to park in patrol car to aid in protecting the integrity of the crash scene.

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Strategically placed a vehicle in a safe manner to provide a physical boundary to either protect or redirect traffic away from the crash.

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7
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Evaluate the crash scene for potential hazards, these include:

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*Vehicle fires
*Leaking vehicle fluids
*Downed power lines/polls
*Other potential physical hazards

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8
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Describe types of personal protective equipment traffic crash investigators use during a crash scene investigation.

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*Gloves
*Face shields
*Protective eye shields
*Biohazard bags
*Reflective safety equipment
*CPR mask, AED

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9
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Indicators of DUI may include:

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*Smell of alcoholic beverages on breath or clothes
*Slurred speech
*Poor balance
*Constricted or dilated pupils
*Red glassy eyes
*Fumbling with paperwork


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10
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Crash report information is to remain confidential under penalty of law. Information in a traffic crash report is confidential for ________ days?

A

60 days

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11
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What are the three phases of a traffic crash?

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*Pre-collision
*At collision
*Post-collision

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12
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The earliest possible time the driver could have become aware of the potential danger or hazard is called ___________.

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The point of possible perception

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13
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Any action the driver takes that alters the speed or direction of the vehicle, such as applying the brakes or turning the steering wheel.

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Evasive action

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14
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_____ is the length of time from when a person perceives a given situation as a hazard to when he or she reacts to his or her perception.

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Reaction time

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15
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_______ is the point in time when the crash is an evitable, no matter what evasive action a driver may take.

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Point of no escape

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16
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________ occurs when two objects begin to enter the same space at the same time.

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Encroachment

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17
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The ______ is the point of initial impact or contact.

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First harmful event

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18
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_______ is the point at which the vehicles or other objects are crushed together to the greatest extent.

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Maximum engagement

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19
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________ is the point where the vehicles separate, either naturally or artificially.

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Disengagement

20
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_______ is the point when all activity from the crash comes to a halt.

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Final rest

21
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_______ is someone who was present and personally saw the event occur.

A

Witness

22
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________ Is a person who was present and personally saw the event occur but has no preference for or stake in the outcome of the investigation.

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Independent witness

23
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Essential documents that need to be gathered from people involved in a vehicle crash.

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*Drivers license
*Vehicle Registration
*Proof of motor vehicle insurance

24
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Traffic crash investigator should look for landmarks, signage, and roadway Markings are potentially influence the crash, Such as:

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*Curb
*road stripping
*medians
*safety zones
*traffic control devices
*traffic signals
*traffic signs
*roadway markings
*traffic info devices
*official signage

25
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Vehicle damage falls into three types:

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*Contact damage
*induced damage
*pre-existing damage

26
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Damage to the vehicle resulting from the direct pressure of any object in a collision or rollover.

A

Contact damage

27
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Damage to a vehicle other than contact damage, often occurring as bending, breaking, crumpling, and distortion of the vehicle.

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Induced damage

28
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Image that existed before the crash.

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Pre-existing damage

29
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He cut into the surface of the roadway or the road surface material has been removed by metal part of the vehicle.

A

Gouge

30
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Brought area of a hard surface covered with many scratches, directions, or streak marks made without great pressure by a sliding metal part.

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Scrape

31
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A liquid pool, fluid trail, or line of flow from liquids escaping from the vehicle as a result of impact.

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Runoff

32
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Loose material strewn about the road as a result of a traffic collision and can be comprised of dirt, liquids, vehicle parts, and other materials from the involved vehicles.

A

Debris

33
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Occurs when a vehicle loses tire traction in a turn or curve as a result of entering a curve too fast or oversteering and slides off the curve.

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Scuff or yaw mark

34
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Three types of photographs that should be taken any crashing are:

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*Location
*close-ups
*evidence

35
Q

The result of a crash investigation of unable to traffic crash investigator to determine how the crash occurred.

This involves examining the scene of the crash in the surrounding areas for:

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*Marks
*debris
*damage

36
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Before the citation can be issued, the traffic crash investigator must:

A
  • Obtain and verify violator information.
  • Obtain and verify vehicle information.
  • Complete the crash investigation
  • determine that a violation occurred
37
Q

Types of violations found in crash situation are:

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*Contributing traffic violation
*not contributing traffic violation
*non-traffic violation

38
Q

______ is a direct cause or Contribution to the crash itself, such as a vehicle running a red light and striking another vehicle.

A

Contributing traffic violation

39
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________ Has no direct bearing on the cause of the crash; rather, traffic crash investigator discovers it during the crash investigation.

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Non-contributing traffic violation

Examples: expired tag or seatbelt violation

40
Q

_______ Is generally a criminal offense discovered during a crash investigation.

A

Non-traffic violation

41
Q

Citations that require mandatory hearings include:

A

*A violation, which results in a crash, that causes the death of another.

*In violation, which results in a crash, that causes serious bodily injury of another.

42
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An injury to any person, including the driver, which consists of a physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or Protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ.

A

Serious bodily injury

43
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An injury resulting in an individual’s death within 30 day period after the traffic crash accident.

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Fatal injury

44
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Isabel/non-visible signs Of injury, such as a bleeding wound or distorted member, usually require hospitalization and transport to a medical facility.

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Incapacitating injuries

45
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Visible/non-visible signs of injury or complaint of injury, not requiring transport from the scene.

A

Non-capacitating injury

46
Q

Long forms must be completed and submitted to the department within _____ Days after an investigation is completed.

A

10 days

47
Q

What types of traffic crashes that require submission within 10 days of investigation.

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*Resulted in death of, personal injury two, or any indications of complaints of pain or discomfort by any other parties involved.
*Involved a violation of statute 316.061(1) or 316.193. 
*Requires a tow truck
*involved commercial motor vehicle

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