Instructions: Indicate the driver’s injury status. Definition: The injury severity level for a driver, passenger or non-motorist involved in a crash. The determination of which attribute to assign should be based on the latest information available at the time the report is completed, except as described below for ‘fatal’ injuries. Rationale: This information is necessary…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate whether the driver was trapped in their vehicle, and if so, whether they were freed by’ mechanical’ or ‘non-mechanical’ means. Definition: Indicates whether the occupant is structurally prohibited from leaving the interior of the motor vehicle without manipulation as a result of a crash. Rationale: Collecting this data is necessary for evaluating the…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate whether the driver was ejected from the vehicle and the degree to which they were ejected (if applicable). Definition: Indicates whether a driver and/or passenger has been completely or partially thrown from the interior of the motor vehicle, excluding motorcycles, as a result of a crash. Rationale: Occupant protection systems prevent or mitigate…
DetailsInstructions: Indicate whether airbags were deployed during the crash. Definition: The deployment status of an air bag relative to the position in the vehicle for this occupant. Rationale: This information is necessary for evaluating the effectiveness of air bags and other occupant protection equipment, especially at a time when air bags are becoming standard equipment.…
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