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What are the disadvantages of road accidents?

One of the main disadvantages of road accidents is injuries that occur from them. Other disadvantages include traffic backup, and damage.

Are 99.1 percent of all collisions are due to operator error?

I am uncertain if that particular statistic is accurate, but the vast majority of collisions ARE caused by driver inattention or error.

What would happen if you were at fault for a car accident with a suspended license?

You will be responsible for all the costs involved on both vehicles, you could go to jail for a period of time and have your license revoked for good.

Is car c at fault if car c hits car b when car b hits car a?

yes, in a line - if b hits a and and c hits b - it is c's fault. By law c should be a good distance away from b - big enough for that case

How many people have died in car accidents using a cellphone?

propaganda aside- it is difficult to prove cellphone distraction was the SOLE cause of transportation accident, say one car hits another, impacts telephone pole ( poetic justice?) There are all kinds of factors, fatigue, alcohol or drug use ( consider the Taconic Tragedy involving navigational error ( wrong way on busy highway, alcohol and drugs- and a grim body count. of course if a bloodied cell phone is found in the victim"s hand, well here is a smoking gun. I would say it is impossible to state ONE such crash where this was the proven prime or first cause.

Is it true or false that most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in back following too closely?

Rear-end collisions are typically caused by following too closely.

They can best be avoided by leaving additional space, such as one car length for every ten miles per hour, between you and the vehicle in front of you. When you are at a stop light or stop sign, leave one vehicle space between you and the vehicle in front of you, then count to three AFTER the vehicle in front of you starts moving forward, then proceed with caution.

According to the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), in a Special Investigation Report NTSB Number SIR-01/01 NTIS Number PB2001-917003 - (in part) Some of the collisions occurred because atmospheric conditions, such as sun glare or fog and smoke, interfered with the driver's ability to detect slower moving or stopped traffic ahead. In other accidents, the driver did not notice that traffic had come to a halt due to congestion at work zones or to other accidents. Still others involved drivers who were distracted or fatigued. Regardless of the individual circumstances, the drivers in these accidents were unable to detect slowed or stopped traffic and to stop their vehicles in time to prevent a rear-end collision.

According to a 1992 study by Daimler-Benz, if passenger car drivers have a 0.5-second additional warning time, about 60 percent of rear-end collisions can be prevented. An extra second of warning time can prevent about 90 percent of rear-end collisions.

Who is responsible if a child opens a door and hits another car with car door?

The parent or responsible adult operating the vehicle and in charge of the child, like the sitter or another friend or relative.

Are you liable for the damage to a car in the no parking zone when backing out of a legal parking space?

If you back into somthing its your fault regardless of whether it was parked improperly or not. You were suposed to be looking

What if your in a car accident and the other person gives you the wrong insurance information?

If you have contact information for the other party, you might try contacting them in the event they gave you erroneous or outdated information.

You can also file a police report after the fact if necessary with your local authorities. with the plate number they can determine any associated insurer and policy number. If determined no coverage they can cite the owner and or driver and suspend their drivers license. The procedure may vary by state.

Who is at fault for car accidents on dirt roads?

If the dirt road is private property, the laws don't legally apply as they would on a public road.

However, in the eyes of an insurance company, they would determine who is at fault using the same rules that apply on public roads.

Is anyone at fault for car accidents on dirt roads?

Rule vary from place to place regarding "Fault"

In most jurisdictions dirt roads are covered by the basic rules of the road.

I have seen Police divide the "driving Surface" with a tape measure in an effort to see who was more across the centre line.

Next the rules of excessive speed, careless or dangerous driving also apply.

So if you are driving to fast on the wrong side of the imaginary centre line you are toast.

Can the police charge you for not reporting a single vehicle accident?

Generally No. If no other person was injured and no others property was damaged then their is no loss to report and no need to make a police report. Also if your own vehicle is not sufficiently damaged for a repair claim then again there would be no need to report the damage.

Even most two vehicle accidents do not need a police report so long as both parties are amicable and available to exchange information. Some jurisdiction have regulations that require a report for accidents above a certain monetary damage level or when an injury has occurred but most do not.

If you did injure someone or damage somebodies property, including public property, then your suppose to report it. Either you can exchange your information at the scene with the property owner or you can make a police report if the other person is not available. A police report might also be needed if you are having difficulty with the exchange.

AnswerYes, if the damage amount is within the amount needed for an insurance claim, or any injuries to anybody (inside or out), then you are suppose to report it. Had deer broadside my truck in dark, didn't look that bad, the daylight shown different story. I didn't claim it because it was MY beater truck, didn't need insurance to go up, and not too fond of most cops
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