Chapter A: Introduction
Chapter B: Collision Scene Management
Chapter C: Collision Phases
Chapter D: On-Scene Events
Chapter E: Highway Evidence
Chapter F: Field Sketches and Measurement
Chapter G: Vehicle Inspection
Chapter H: Witnesses
Table of Contents
Introduction
Collision Scene Management
- Meeting Collision Management Objective No. 1
- Meeting Collision Management Objective No. 2
Collision Phases
- Pre-Scene Phase
- Pre-Trip Events (History)
- Human Senses
- Mental and Physical Capabilities
- Alcohol or Drugs
- Trip Events
- Vehicle
- Traffic Way
- Drivers and Witnesses
On-Scene Events
- Point of Possible Perception
- Point of Actual Perception
- Perception Delay
- Action Point
- Perception/Reaction Time
- Perception/Reaction Distance
- Reaction
- Point of No Escape
- Traffic Objects
- Point of Impact
- Final Position
Highway Evidence
- Pre-Collision Factors
- Post-Collision Evidence
- Tire Marks
- Skid Marks
- Scrub Marks
- Yaw Marks
- Scuff Marks
- Tire Prints
- Imprints
- Calculating Speed from Skid Marks
Field Sketches and Measurement
- Photography
- What Photos To Take?
- Detail Photos
- Vehicle Damage
- Vehicle Interiors
- Why Measure
- Measurement Priorities
- Investigators' Responsibilities
- Field Sketches
- Measuring Process
- Establishing Reference Points
- Coordinate (Baseline) Method
- Triangulation Method
- Measuring Curves
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