1.

Traffic accident- is any accident involving motor vehicles, which results in an event that is considered
to be in contrast of expected, intended, or routine operation.

2. Debris -The scattered broken parts of vehicles, rubbish, dust and other materials left at the scene of
the accident caused by a collision.

3. Non-Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident - Refers to any accident occurring on a traffic way involving
persons using the traffic way or travel or transportation, but not involving a motor vehicle in motion.

4. Skid Marks - These are marks left on the roadway by tires which are not free to rotate, usually
because brakes are applied strong and the wheels locked.

5. Motor Vehicle Non-Traffic Accident. Any motor vehicle accident which occurs entirely in any place
other than a traffic way. Example: accident on a private driveway.

6. Non-collision on road. This does not involve any collision an example of which is overturning.

7. Reporting - This stage involves basic data collection to identify and classify a motor vehicle, traffic and
persons, property and planned movements involved.

8-10 Kinds of traffic accident

11. Initial Contact - The first accidental touching of an object collision course or otherwise avoids a
hazard

12-15. Types of Vehicle collision

16. Accident investigation is a process of systematic collection and analysis of information relating to an
accident that led to the loss of property, time or health of individuals, or even the loss of lives.

17-22. What Traffic Accident Investigation Determines? It aims to know the five (5)

23. Collision on road. this type of accident includes all forms of accident as long as there is a collision.

24. Fatal Accident- It is any motor vehicle accident that results in death to one or more persons.

25. Traffic Unit - Any person using a traffic way for travel, parking or other purposes as a pedestrian or
driver, including any vehicle, or animal which he is using.

26. Non-Fatal Injury Accident- It is any motor vehicle accident where there is no fatal or injury to any
person but only damage to the motor vehicle or to other property including injury or animals.

27-30. Causes of Motor Vehicle Traffic Accidents