FLHSMV Traffic Crash Investigation 2

Question 1

When a driver leaves the scene of a crash involving injury or death in Florida, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A hit-and-run offense

Answer

Leaving the scene of a crash involving injury or death is a hit-and-run offense, which is a serious felony in Florida.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of skid mark analysis at a crash scene?

Accepted Answer

Estimate pre-impact vehicle speed

Answer

Skid mark analysis allows investigators to estimate the speed of a vehicle before impact using established physics formulas.

Question 3

Under Florida law, a written crash report is required when property damage exceeds:

Accepted Answer

$1,000

Answer

Florida law requires a written crash report when property damage is $1,000 or more or when injury or death occurs.

Question 4

What does the term 'point of impact' mean in crash investigation?

Accepted Answer

The spot where two vehicles first contacted each other

Answer

The point of impact is the precise location where two or more vehicles (or a vehicle and an object) first made contact.

Question 5

Which type of evidence at a crash scene is considered most permanent and least subject to change?

Accepted Answer

Tire marks on the roadway

Answer

Physical evidence such as tire marks on the roadway is considered more permanent and objective compared to testimonial evidence.

(FLHSMV) Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Practice Test