ACTAR Collision Analysis & Reconstruction

Question 1

What is the primary goal of collision reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

Understand crash mechanics and contributing factors

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Assign legal liability

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File insurance claims

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Locate nearby traffic cameras

Question 2

Which evidence type is critical for time-distance analysis?

Accepted Answer

Skid marks

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Road signs

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Eyewitness statements

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Fuel type

Question 3

Which formula is commonly used in speed calculations?

Accepted Answer

Basic speed formula (S = √(30 × d × f))

Answer

Newton's Third Law

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Pythagorean Theorem

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Snell's Law

Question 4

What is a common post-impact observation used in reconstructions?

Accepted Answer

Debris field pattern

Answer

Radio stations

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Odor of burning rubber

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Driver's eye color

Question 5

What software is frequently used for simulation in crash reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

PC-Crash

Answer

Photoshop

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Excel

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Zoom

Question 6

Which measurement improves reconstruction accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Scene distance mapping

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Average height of passengers

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Curb height

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Temperature on the road

Question 7

What’s an important factor in nighttime crashes?

Accepted Answer

Headlight functionality

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Driver’s sleep cycle

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Time since last oil change

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Type of windshield wiper

Question 8

Why is point of impact important?

Accepted Answer

To establish vehicle contact location

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To find insurance policy

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To calculate fuel loss

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To estimate horn loudness

Question 9

What is the primary role of crush analysis?

Accepted Answer

Determine impact severity

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Measure car color

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Check paint quality

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Enhance GPS signal