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Accident reconstruction materials. Methods for determining causes & contributing factors of vehicle accidents. Guide to determine the preventability of an accident. Articles focused on what the driver should do in the event of an accident. Causes of trailer underride accidents. Case studies of accidents.
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15 Passenger Vans and Rollovers [17791] 
Advice for the fleet manager who is responsible for operations that include fifteen-passenger vans
Advice for the fleet manager who is responsible for operations that include fifteen-passenger vans
Accidents - Refinement of the Collision Algorithm [1645]
Text of the presentation of SAE Paper 97-097 by Brian G. McHenry
Text of the presentation of SAE Paper 97-097 by Brian G. McHenry
Ambient Lighting Conditions & Accident Reconstruction ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Determining lighting conditions when reconstructing a motor vehicle accident (pdf)
[26055] Determining lighting conditions when reconstructing a motor vehicle accident (pdf)
An Investigation of Speed & Stopping Distances [1921]
Study of the table of speed and stopping distances specified in the Code of Virginia
Study of the table of speed and stopping distances specified in the Code of Virginia
Drag Sled versus New Technology [26047]
Discussion of the value of the drag sled in motor vehicle accident reconstruction (pdf)
[26047] Discussion of the value of the drag sled in motor vehicle accident reconstruction (pdf)
Driver Distraction - A Review of the Literature [32305]
A literature review on driver distration, accident prone drivers, and driver errors.
[32305] A literature review on driver distration, accident prone drivers, and driver errors.
EDR: Event Data Recorders [26045]
EDRs record the vehicle crash data and are becoming standard on many cars
EDRs record the vehicle crash data and are becoming standard on many cars
Errors in Accident Reconstruction [26046]
Provides some examples of errors made when trying to reconstruct a motor vehicle accident (pdf)
[26046] Provides some examples of errors made when trying to reconstruct a motor vehicle accident (pdf)
Guide for Reducing Head-On Crashes on Freeways [34277] Strategies to reduce head-on collisions on highways.
Headlights & Taillights in Accident Reconstruction [26054]
How to determine the on/off status of headlights and taillights after a motor vehicle accident
[26054] How to determine the on/off status of headlights and taillights after a motor vehicle accident
Motor Vehicle Accident Photographs [26039]
The value of photographs for your motor vehicle accident insurance claim
The value of photographs for your motor vehicle accident insurance claim
National Crash Analysis Center Papers & Publications [12397]
Research center concentrating on vehicle crash research
Research center concentrating on vehicle crash research
Next Accident Assessment for High Risk Drivers [19004]
Describes a tool for identifying and mitigating the high risk driver
Describes a tool for identifying and mitigating the high risk driver
Nighttime Photography & Accident Reconstruction [26051]
The technical difficulties of trying to obtain photographic images of what a driver could see prior to impact
[26051] The technical difficulties of trying to obtain photographic images of what a driver could see prior to impact
Preventing Worker Injuries and Deaths from Traffic-Related Motor Vehicle Crashes [5661]
1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics
1998-1992 traffic-related motor vehicle crash statistics
Review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's SafeStat Model [30946]
Report explores enhancements that could improve its ability to identify carriers that pose high crash risks.
[30946] Report explores enhancements that could improve its ability to identify carriers that pose high crash risks.
Sight Detection Distance [18615]
A chart highlighting appropriate stopping distances and sight detection
A chart highlighting appropriate stopping distances and sight detection
Skid Marks and Vehicle Speed [26049]
Describes how skid marks can be used to determine a vehicle's speed at impact
[26049] Describes how skid marks can be used to determine a vehicle's speed at impact
Skid Speed Calculator [18035]
How accident vehicle speeds are determined in an accident reconstruction
How accident vehicle speeds are determined in an accident reconstruction
Stop Running Red Lights [19681]
Strategies to help solve the problem of accidents from running red lights
Strategies to help solve the problem of accidents from running red lights
Technical Essays [1641]
Technical articles written by a an expert in mechanical forensics on accident reconstruction
Technical articles written by a an expert in mechanical forensics on accident reconstruction
The Role of Driver Distraction in Traffic Crashes [19490]
Driver inattention is a major contributor to highway crashes
Driver inattention is a major contributor to highway crashes
The Role of Safety Culture in Preventing Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes [31521]
Best practices for developing and enhancing a culture of safety among commercial motor vehicle drivers.
[31521] Best practices for developing and enhancing a culture of safety among commercial motor vehicle drivers.
Tractor Trailer Underride Accidents [26056]
Analyzing these cases requires an understanding of the factors involved (pdf)
[26056] Analyzing these cases requires an understanding of the factors involved (pdf)
Traffic Management Safety [10057]
Full text of a large volume of documents on transportation accidents published by the US government
Full text of a large volume of documents on transportation accidents published by the US government
Vehicle Speed Estimator [30363]
Calculate vehicle speed based on skid marks - an approximation based on limited data
Calculate vehicle speed based on skid marks - an approximation based on limited data
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