Traffic Crash

Question 1

Definition of traffic crash

Answer 1

- crash  involving two or more vehicle
or 
- 1S or injured
- Property damage
- Animal killed or injured that is in the charge of a person

Question 2

liabilities for persons involved in a crash

Answer 2

injury to or death of any person shall—

(a) immediately stop
(i) remain at or near the scene and immediately render such assistance or (ii)make reasonable efforts to obtain such medical and other aid
(c) if any person is dead remain.

Question 3

Particulars required from drivers

Answer 3

• name, address
• owner of vehicle
• registration
• information to identify the vehicle

Question 4

required time to for drivers to give details

Answer 4

as soon as possible except in exceptional circumstances

- 24hrs

Question 5

who can you breath test

Answer 5

any person who was driving, attempting to drive or in charge of a motor vehicle, tram or train on a road or else where.

Question 6

definition of driver

Answer 6

driver does not include—

a person pushing a motorised wheelchair; or a person walking beside and pushing a bicycle.

Question 7

definition of vehicle

Answer 7

Torum: vehicle includes any type of transport that moves on wheels and a hovercraft but does not include a train or tram

(a) a tram and train; and
(b) a motorised wheelchair that can travel at over 10km/h

Question 8

When must a person investigate a crash

Answer 8

• death or injury
• suspect of drugs or alcohol
• driver is refusing to exchange details
• dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• significant damage to public infrastructure

Question 9

Are all offence in the torum simple offences

Answer 9

Yes

Question 10

Can you search the vehicle after a traffic crash

Answer 10

No. unless under perscribed circumstances