Crash/Accident Investigation – Flashcards
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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident that results in injury or death of a person shall:
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-Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the scene as possible -Immediately return to the scene of the accident if the vehicle is not stopped at the scene of the accident -Immediately determine whether a person involved requires aid -Remain at the scene until information is giving or render aid
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If a person fails to stop and render aid and the accident causes death to the person, what is the penalty?
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Felony 2nd degree
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If a person fails to stop and render aid and the accident causes serious bodily injury to the person, what is the penalty?
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Felony 3rd degree
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If a person fails to stop and render aid and the accident causes bodily injury to the person, what is the penalty?
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-Fine not to exceed $5,000 -TDCJ for not more 5 years -or both
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The operator of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle shall:
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-Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident without obstructing traffic -Immediately return to the scene of the accident if vehicle is not stopped at the scene of accident -Remain at the scene until operator information is exchanged
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Vehicles that have accidents on a main lane, freeway, ramp etc...and can be normally and safely driven, each operator shall move the each operator's vehicle when?
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ASAP
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If a persons strikes a car causing damage less than $ 200 and fails to stop, what is the penalty?
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Class C
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If a persons strikes a car causing damage $ 200 or more and fails to stop, what is the penalty?
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Class B
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What is the penalty for not complying with moving a driveable vehicle off the main lane after an accident?
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Class C
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Duty to Give Information and Render Aid: What information should be given by the operator of a vehicle involved in an accident?
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Operator's -Name and address -Registration number -Name of liability insurer
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The operator of a vehicle that collides with and damages an unattended vehicle shall immediately do this
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-Locate the operator of the unattended vehicle or -Leave in a conspicuous place a written notice giving the name and address of the operator of the vehicle that struck the unattended vehicle and statement of circumstances
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What steps should a person take if he strikes a structure adjacent to a highway or a fixture or landscaping?
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-Take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of property -If requested and available, show driver's license to owner -Shall make a written report if not investigated by the law enforcement officer, if accident resulted in injury, death or damage over $1000 within 10 days
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Operator's of a vehicle invovled in an accident that cannot be normally or safely driven shall immediately notify whom?
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-Local police department if occurred in municipality -Local police department or sheriff's office if occured not more than 100 feet outside the limits of a municipality -Sheriff's office or the nearest offfice if the accident is not required to be reported
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If a section of the road is within___feet of the limits of more than one municipality, the municipalities may agree regarding the maintenance of the reports
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100 feet
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A peace officer who is notified of a motor vehicle accident may investigate the accident resulting in injury, death or property damage of at least what amount?
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$1,000
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How many days do an operator have to turn in a written report of a accident if accident was not investigated by a peace officer and the accident resulted in injury, death or damage of at least $1000?
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10th day after the accident
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All written accident reports must be approved by who?
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-Department -Department of Public Safety
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A person commits an offense if he reckless causes the death of an individual
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Manslaughter
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A person commits an offense if he causes the death of an individual by criminal negligence
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Criminal Negligence Homicide
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A person commits an offense while operator a motor vehicle in public while intoxicated causes serious bodily injury
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Intoxication Assault
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A person commits an offense while operator a motor vehicle in public while intoxicated causes the death of an individual by mistake
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Intoxication Manslaughter
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Penalty for Intoxication Assault
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Felony 3rd degree
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Penalty for Intoxication Manslaughter
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Felony 2nd degree
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List some equipment needed for traffic accident investigations:
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-Tape Measure(100 ft) -Rolo-tape -Laser measuring device -Chalk -Crayon -Paint -Flares -Warning markers -Cones -Flashlight(nighttime) -Sketch paper -Traffic vest
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What are the procedures for responding to a traffic accident at scene?
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-Plan route of approach -Postion patrol unit to protect accident scene and prevent further damages or injuries -Set priorities for action at accident scene -Evaluate the scene to determine the severity of accident
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As a police officer what other personnel may you dispatch to assist with the scene?
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-Law Enforcement -Fire Dept. -EMS -Tow trucks
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What are the steps in scene management?
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-Coordinate and manage on-scene resources -Care for injuried or dead -Consider other safety factors and take action -Administer first aid -In case of fire, notify fire dept. -Check area for person who may have been injured
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What are some ways to control traffic flow?
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-Vehicle positioning -Cone/Flares -Directing traffic
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Procedures for moving damaged vehicles from accident scene is done so per
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Department policy
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In regards to interview procedures, who ID should be obtain from the accident scene?
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-Vehicle operator -Injured -Witnesses -Property owners
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In regards to interview procedures, how should parties that are involved in the accident be interviewed?
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Separately
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What are some physical appearances factors of driver relevant to accident investigation?
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-Restrictions on driver's license -Dress -Stance -Odor
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What are some physical obstructions and enviromental conditions that may contribute to an accident?
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-Physical conditions of roadway -Debris on roadway -Weather -Nighttime
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What is considered to be physical evidence from a accident scene?
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-Tire tread patterns -Scuff marks -Gouge marks -Skid marks -Paint flakes -Vehicle fluids can show direction of travel hit and run -VIN number -Direction of travel to determine if vehicle has been moved
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Means a graph on which three or more scales are arranged so that a straight line drawn through values on any two will cross the third at a corresponding value
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Nomograph
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What are some factors that may contribute to a vehicular accident?
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-Speed -Fail to yield right-of-way -Improper turning movement -Faulty equipment -Weather conditions -Driver conditions
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Means any non-recurring event that causes a reduction of roadway capacity or an abnormal increase in demand and requires a law enforcement response
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Incident
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What are some common traffic incidents?
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-Traffic crashes -Disabled vehicles -Spilled cargo -Highway maintenance
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What are some uncommon incidents of special events?
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-Sporting events -Concerts -Parades -Funerals
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What are some factors to expedite the flow of traffic due to accidents?
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-Assess amount of traffic, length of time traffic stopped -Availability of traffic control material -Alternate route capable of handling flow -Proximity of schools, business, or other traffic generators -Availability of additional manpower -Coordinate signals and gestures with other officers
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What are some key ways to managing roadway space?
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-Close lanes only neccessary to protect victims/responders -Minimize the time lanes are closed -Expedite lane closure -Have firefighter to assist with lane closure
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When on an accident scene,you should halt all other traffic for whom?
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Emergency vehicles
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Traffic accidents have a negative affect on traffic, what causes the greatest potential of congestion?
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-Longest line of traffic -Line of traffic threatening spillbacks into other lanes and intersections
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When directing traffic, what is the best positioning of the officer?
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In a highly visible and safe location
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How do you signal a driver to stop using hand signals?
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-Look directly at driver -With arm extended point at driver then raise palm -Hold position until traffic has stopped
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How do you signal a driver to stop when using a flashlight?
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-Point light in direction of traffic -Move beam back and forth at right angles -With arm extended point at driver then raise palm
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How to signal a driver to start using hand signals?
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-Extend arm and point at driver -Turn palm inward bring the hand up and over to the driver,bending the arm at elbow
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How to signal a driver to start using a flashlight?
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-Point beam at driver to get attention -Then point beam at ground indicating direction to proceed
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What are some ways to control pedestrians flow during traffic?
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-Hold them back behind curb until traffic stops -Start and stop pedestrain flow same as traffic -Indicate where pedestrains should walk -Prevent jay-walking and other illegal crossing
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Whistle command to stop
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One long blast
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Whistle command to start
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Two short blasts
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Whistle command to give warning signals
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Three short rapid blasts
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What are the five areas of a work zone?
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-Advanced warning area -Transition area -Activity area -Work area -Termination area
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In regards to work zone, directs/allows traffic to see where to go ahead
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Advanced warning area
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In regards to work zone, moves traffic out of the path of the incident
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Transition area
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In regards to work zone, includes buffer space and work space
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Activity area
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In regards to work zone, provides protection for victims and responders
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Buffer space
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In regards to work zone, space where responders will be conducting various activities
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Work area
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In regards to work zone, allows traffic to return to normal operation
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Termination area
