Vehicle Action Prior to Crash

Instructions: Document the motor vehicle’s actions just prior to the collision. Definition: The controlled maneuver for this motor vehicle prior to the beginning of the sequence of events. Rationale: This element is important for crash evaluation, particularly when combined with sequence of events. Code Attribute Definition 1 Travelling Straight Ahead This attribute is used when…

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Vehicle Configuration Code

Instructions: Indicate the vehicle’s body type/configuration. Definition: Indicates the general configuration of this motor vehicle. Rationale: This data element provides information about the general configuration of the motor vehicle that is important for evaluating the types of motor vehicles that have the most crashes and the effectiveness of various safety countermeasures. Code Attribute Definition Example…

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License Restriction Code

Instructions: Record the listed restriction by the corresponding letter or code indicated on license. Definition: Restrictions assigned to an individual’s driver license by the license examiner. Rationale: This element is used for identifying whether a driver involved in the crash has limitations on their driver license. Code Attribute Definition 2 Medical Log/ Glucose Required A…

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License Class

Instructions: Identify the driver’s license class as indicated on the license. Definition: A unique set of alphanumeric characters assigned by the authorizing agent issuing a driver license to the individual. Rationale: This information is mandated by FMCSA for commercial drivers. This element is critical for providing linkage between the crash and driver license files at…

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