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Tripped Rollovers
NHTSA data show that 95% of single-vehicle rollovers are tripped . This happens when a vehicle leaves the roadway and slides sideways, digging its tires into soft soil or striking an object such as a curb or guardrail.
Affidavit
A written or printed declaration or statement under oath Affirm - The assertion of an appellate court that the judgment of the lower court is correct and should stand.
Velocity
Speed and direction; used to describe a mode of functioning which is efficient and tightly aligned with conscious intention.
Reaction Time
The motorist who is not alert cannot cope with a sudden emergency as quickly as is necessary. An overly relaxed driver requires more time to react to an emergency than does an alert one.
Brake Build-up (Brake Lag)
Occurs just after the brakes are applied and continues until they lock.
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
The value of your property, based on the current cost to replace it minus depreciation.
Risk assessment
The determination of the probability of failure of a component or system.
Tort
An injury or wrong committed, with or without force, to the person or property of another, which gives rise to a claim for damages.
Triangulation
Technique for scene documentation where items of evidence are located by measuring the distance between two (2) reference points.
Impending Skidmarks
Also known as shadow skidmarks are small fragments of rubber, ground or scraped from the tire, at the tire and roadway interface, as the rotating tire slows to a locked position.
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