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Colin initially planned to take the M6 directly to Birmingham from the M25.
Colin initially planned to take the M6 directly to Birmingham from the M25.
False (B)
Roadworks and heavy fog contributed to the reduced traffic speed on the M25.
Roadworks and heavy fog contributed to the reduced traffic speed on the M25.
False (B)
Colin decided to continue towards Birmingham with 60 kph speed, hoping the traffic would improve.
Colin decided to continue towards Birmingham with 60 kph speed, hoping the traffic would improve.
False (B)
Colin planned to join the M9 beyond Birmingham to reach Manchester.
Colin planned to join the M9 beyond Birmingham to reach Manchester.
After leaving the M40, Colin felt confident about his navigation decision.
After leaving the M40, Colin felt confident about his navigation decision.
The accident occurred around eleven o'clock at night.
The accident occurred around eleven o'clock at night.
Colin accelerated because of the clear road ahead after leaving the M40.
Colin accelerated because of the clear road ahead after leaving the M40.
The country road had street lights, making driving conditions favorable.
The country road had street lights, making driving conditions favorable.
The narrow road curved slightly, causing Colin to adjust his steering wheel smoothly.
The narrow road curved slightly, causing Colin to adjust his steering wheel smoothly.
Mark Ashwood, in a blue Volvo, witnessed the red Fiesta lose control and crash.
Mark Ashwood, in a blue Volvo, witnessed the red Fiesta lose control and crash.
Flashcards
What is the M25?
What is the M25?
A major motorway in England, known for often being busy.
What is the M40?
What is the M40?
A motorway Colin planned to use to reach Birmingham.
Reasons for traffic slowdown?
Reasons for traffic slowdown?
Roadworks, high winds, and heavy snow.
Colin's options?
Colin's options?
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What happened to Colin's car?
What happened to Colin's car?
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Who witnessed the accident?
Who witnessed the accident?
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Why did Colin leave the M40?
Why did Colin leave the M40?
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When did the accident occur?
When did the accident occur?
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Describe the road conditions.
Describe the road conditions.
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Study Notes
Colin's Journey
- Colin was driving on the M25
- Colin intended to go to the M40 which leads to Birmingham
- The traffic on the M40 was worse than on the M25 due to roadworks, high winds, and heavy snow
- The traffic speed reduced to less than 50 kph.
- Colin wanted to reach Manchester that night
- Colin decided to leave the motorway at the next exit and drive on smaller roads north towards Birmingham
- Beyond Birmingham, he planned to join the M6 hoping it would be less busy, to eventually drive to Manchester
The Accident
- The accident happened just after nine o'clock
- Colin drove on quiet country roads without street lights
- The night was dark, fields were black beyond the hedges, and high hedges and tall trees lined the road
- The narrow road curved sharply ahead
- Colin turned his steering-wheel
- The car suddenly went out of control, spun round, rolled over, and crashed into a huge tree by the side of the road
Aftermath
- A car had been following Colin's red Escort for several miles, the car was a blue Volvo
- Mark Ashwood, the blue Volvo's driver, witnessed the accident adn slowed down
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