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What is a rear-end collision?
What is a rear-end collision?
- When a car hits a tree
- When two cars collide head-on
- When one car hits the back of another car (correct)
- When two cars hit each other from the side
Which of the following is a common cause of rear-end collisions?
Which of the following is a common cause of rear-end collisions?
- Running a red light
- Tailgating (correct)
- Changing lanes unsafely
- Poor visibility
What happens in a side-impact (T-bone) accident?
What happens in a side-impact (T-bone) accident?
- Two cars collide head-on
- The sides of two cars hit each other
- A car rolls over
- The front of one car hits the side of another car (correct)
Who is usually at fault in a T-bone accident?
Who is usually at fault in a T-bone accident?
What is a head-on collision?
What is a head-on collision?
Which of the following is a common cause of single-vehicle accidents?
Which of the following is a common cause of single-vehicle accidents?
What is a multi-vehicle pile-up?
What is a multi-vehicle pile-up?
Who is often at fault in parking lot accidents?
Who is often at fault in parking lot accidents?
What is a common cause of bicycle and pedestrian accidents?
What is a common cause of bicycle and pedestrian accidents?
What is a side-swipe accident?
What is a side-swipe accident?
What is the term for driving too close behind another car?
What is the term for driving too close behind another car?
Who is usually at fault in a head-on collision caused by driving the wrong way?
Who is usually at fault in a head-on collision caused by driving the wrong way?
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Study Notes
Types of Car Accidents
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Rear-End Collision: Occurs when one car hits the back of another, often due to sudden stops, tailgating, or distracted driving.
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Common Cause of Rear-End Collisions: Tailgating, or following too closely, reduces reaction time, increasing the likelihood of an accident.
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Side-Impact (T-Bone) Accident: Involves the front of one car hitting the side of another, usually resulting from a driver failing to yield or running a red light.
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At Fault in T-Bone Accidents: The driver who ran the red light is typically held responsible for causing the accident.
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Head-On Collision: Occurs when the fronts of two cars collide, often as a result of driving the wrong way or unsafe overtaking.
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Common Cause of Single-Vehicle Accidents: Speeding can lead to a loss of control, causing drivers to hit obstacles like trees or roll over.
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Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up: Involves three or more cars colliding simultaneously, often triggered by poor weather conditions or abrupt stops in heavy traffic.
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At Fault in Parking Lot Accidents: Generally, the driver backing up who fails to see obstacles or other vehicles is most often responsible for collisions.
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Common Cause of Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents: Failing to yield to pedestrians leads to many accidents, as drivers must give right of way when pedestrians are crossing.
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Side-Swipe Accident: Occurs when the sides of two vehicles make contact, frequently due to unsafe lane changes or lack of checking blind spots.
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Tailgating Definition: Driving too closely behind another vehicle, which heightens the risk of rear-end collisions in case of sudden stops.
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At Fault in Head-On Collisions: The driver operating against traffic flow is usually at fault for creating a hazardous situation for oncoming vehicles.
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