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Accident Investigation I
Course: AJS290BJ

First Term: 1995 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Skills and concepts necessary to conduct an adequate traffic accident investigation



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the basic method of determining the speed of a vehicle involved in an accident. (I)
2. Describe the proper method of handling conflicting witnesses to an accident. (II)
3. Identify the basic steps taken in diagramming an accident scene. (III)
4. Describe the basic steps in examining headlamp and taillight filaments. (IV)
5. Describe the data to be recorded concerning vehicles involved in accidents. (V)
6. Describe the proper angles for photographing an accident scene. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Physical factors
   A. Speed
   B. Time and distance
II. Conflicting witnesses
   A. Discussion of facts
   B. Party at fault
   C. Isolation of witnesses
III. Diagramming the accident scene
   A. Tire marks
      1. Skid marks
      2. Scuff marks
      3. Prints
   B. Metal scars
      1. Gauges
      2. Surface marks
   C. Position of vehicles and bodies
      1. Controlled
      2. Uncontrolled
   D. Debris
      1. Under body
      2. Vehicle liquid
      3. Vehicle parts
      4. Spilled cargo
      5. Road material
   E. Damage to fixed objects
   F. Signs that vehicle left ground
      1. Falls
      2. Flips
IV. Headlamps/taillights: filaments examination
   A. Hot shock
   B. Cold shock
V. The vehicle
   A. Body type
   B. Assessment of damage
   C. Lights
   D. Locked wheels
   E. Windshield
   F. Speedometers
   G. Brakes
VI. Photographing the scene
   A. Four basic shots
   B. Proper angles
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4/25/1995

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