road vehicle accident
1Single-vehicle accident — A single vehicle collision or single vehicle accident is, as the name implies, a type of road traffic accident in which only one vehicle is involved. The normal inference is that the cause is operator error. The dominant cause of single vehicle… …
2Vehicle insurance — Vehicle insurance, in exchange for a premium, will pay valid claims arising out of traffic collisions Vehicle insurance (also known as auto insurance, gap insurance, car insurance, or motor insurance) is insurance purchased for cars, trucks,… …
3Vehicle Information and Communication System — (VICS) is a technology used in Japan for delivering traffic and travel information to road vehicle drivers. It can be compared with the European TMC technology.It can be transmitted using:* Infrared * Microwaves in the ISM band. * FM, similar as… …
4Road speed limits in the Republic of Ireland — apply on all public roads in the country. These are signposted and legislated for in kilometres per hour. Speed limits are demarcated by regulatory road signs (see Road signs in the Republic of Ireland). These consist of white circular signs with …
5Road Accident Fund — The Road Accident Fund in South Africa is a state insurer established by statute. It provides insurance cover to all drivers of motor vehicles in South Africa in respect of liability incurred or damage caused as a result of a road accident.… …
6Road debris — Debris in a cycle lane Road debris, a form of road hazard, is debris on or off a road. Road debris includes substances, materials, and objects that are foreign to the normal roadway environment. Debris may be produced by vehicular or nonvehicular …
7Road accident statistics on a model-by-model basis — Although various theoretical crash testing scenarios are popular in assessing car safety in UK the Department of Transport publish the actual level of road deaths in two car injury accidents in each type of car. These statistics are available… …
8accident — noun 1 unexpected event that causes damage/injury ADJECTIVE ▪ bad, dreadful (esp. BrE), horrible, horrific (esp. BrE), major, nasty, serious, terrible, tragic …
9Vehicle brake — A vehicle brake is used to slow down a vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into heat. The basic hydraulic system, most commonly used, usually has six main stages. The brake pedal, the brake boost (vacuum servo), the master cylinder, the… …
10Road accident types — Road traffic accidents generally fall into one of four common types:* Head on Collisions * Accidents at junctions * Run offs * Accidents involving pedestrians/cyclistsAlthough other types of accident do occur.Head on CollisionsSee also Head on… …
