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Traffic Crash Investigation Flashcards

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  1. What is the role of an 'accident reconstructionist' at a serious crash scene?

    Answer: To scientifically analyze evidence and determine how a crash occurred

    A crash reconstructionist uses physics, engineering principles, and physical evidence to scientifically determine the sequence of events in a crash.

  2. Under Florida's Move Over Law, if you cannot safely move over for an emergency vehicle on the highway, you must:

    Answer: Reduce your speed significantly below the posted limit

    Florida's Move Over Law requires drivers who cannot safely change lanes to slow down to a speed that is 20 mph below the posted speed limit.

  3. What does 'traffic crash coding' refer to in FLHSMV investigation procedures?

    Answer: Assigning standardized numerical codes to describe crash elements

    Traffic crash coding assigns standardized codes to crash report elements, enabling consistent data entry and statistical analysis statewide.

  4. When a crash occurs on a Florida interstate and involves fatalities, which agency typically leads the investigation?

    Answer: Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)

    The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has primary jurisdiction over crashes on state highways and interstates, especially those involving fatalities.

  5. What information is a driver legally required to provide to another party after a crash in Florida?

    Answer: Name, address, vehicle registration, and insurance information

    Florida law requires drivers involved in a crash to exchange name, address, vehicle registration number, and insurance information with other involved parties.

  6. What is the purpose of photographing 'overall scene' shots before close-up crash photos?

    Answer: To establish spatial relationships and context before details are disturbed

    Overall scene photographs capture the full spatial context and relationships between evidence before anything is moved or changed.

  7. What does 'delta-V' measure in crash analysis?

    Answer: The change in velocity experienced by a vehicle during a collision

    Delta-V measures the change in velocity a vehicle experiences during a crash and is used to estimate the severity of forces on occupants.