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Traffic Crash Investigation Flashcards

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  1. What does 'momentum' refer to in crash reconstruction physics?

    Answer: The product of a vehicle's mass and velocity

    Momentum is the product of a vehicle's mass multiplied by its velocity, and conservation of momentum helps investigators reconstruct crash speeds.

  2. Which document is used in Florida to officially record the details of a traffic crash investigated by law enforcement?

    Answer: Long Form Traffic Crash Report (HSMV 90006)

    Law enforcement officers in Florida use the Long Form Traffic Crash Report (HSMV 90006) to officially document crash details.

  3. When investigating a crash, what does 'contributory factor' mean?

    Answer: A condition or action that contributed to the crash occurring

    A contributory factor is any condition or action that played a role in causing or worsening a crash, even if it was not the sole cause.

  4. What is the significance of the 'rest position' of a vehicle in crash investigation?

    Answer: It indicates the vehicle's final location after all movement ceased

    The rest position is where the vehicle came to a complete stop after the crash, and it helps establish movement paths and energy dispersal.

  5. In a T-bone collision, which vehicle structure typically absorbs the brunt of the crash energy on the struck vehicle?

    Answer: Side door panels

    In a T-bone (side-impact) collision, the side door panels and pillars of the struck vehicle absorb the crash energy, providing less protection than front or rear structures.

  6. What is 'perception-reaction time' in crash investigation analysis?

    Answer: The time from perceiving a danger to beginning to respond to it

    Perception-reaction time is the interval from when a driver perceives a hazard to when they physically begin to respond, typically about 1.5 seconds.

  7. Which type of crash is most associated with wrong-way driving on Florida highways?

    Answer: Head-on collision

    Wrong-way driving typically results in head-on collisions because the driver traveling in the wrong direction faces oncoming traffic directly.