Contained in this appendix are 10 pedestrian crash reports and 10 bicycle crash reports that have been typed using PBCAT. These reports may be used as case study exercises for training on how to type crashes with the software. Provided at the end of each set of reports are the sequence of onscreen questions/directives encountered during the crash typing process and the correct responses. The answers shown are based on standard crash typing, not group typing. The report numbers that correspond to the answer sheets are found in the upper right-hand corner of the crash reports.
Report No. |
Screen Header |
Question | Correct Response |
1 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonroadway Location |
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Ped position—nonroadway |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
Other Nonroadway Areas |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
Backing Vehicle |
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Backing Vehicle |
Where did the backing vehicle strike the pedestrian? |
In a Parking Lot |
Crash Type: Backing Vehicle—Parking Lot (Number 214) |
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2 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonroadway Location |
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Ped position—nonroadway |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
Other Nonroadway Areas |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: | Emergency Vehicle-Related |
Crash Type: Emergency Vehicle-Related (Number 240) |
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3 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonroadway Location |
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Ped position—nonroadway |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
Other Nonroadway Areas |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
Other Unusual Circumstances |
Crash Type: Other Unusual Circumstances (Number 190) |
4 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection |
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Ped position—intersection or intersection-related |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
Within a Crosswalk, Marked or Unmarked |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Pedestrian Action Crash |
The pedestrian was struck while performing which of the following actions: |
None of the Above |
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Intersection Crash—Typical Pedestrian Action |
Which of the following best describes the pedestrian action at the time of the crash? |
Crossing the Roadway or In the Roadway |
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Crossing/In Roadway—Intersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Turn/Merge |
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Turn/Merge—Intersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Left Turn—Parallel Paths |
Crash Type: Motorist Left Turn—Parallel Paths (No. 781) |
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5 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Ped position—nonintersection |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
On a Roadway, in a Travel Lane |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Pedestrian Action Crash |
The pedestrian was struck while performing which of the following actions: |
None of the Above |
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Nonintersection Crash—Typical Pedestrian Action |
Which of the following best describes the pedestrian action at the time of the crash? |
Walking Along Roadway |
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Walking Along Roadway – Nonintersection |
The pedestrian was: |
Walking/running with Traffic and Was Struck from Behind |
Crash Type: Walking Along Roadway With Traffic—From Behind (Number 410) |
6 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Ped position–nonintersection |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
On a Roadway, in a Travel Lane |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Pedestrian Action Crash |
The pedestrian was struck while performing which of the following actions: |
None of the Above |
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Nonintersection Crash–Typical Pedestrian Action |
Which of the following best describes the pedestrian action at the time of the crash? |
Crossing the Roadway or In the Roadway |
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Crossing/In Roadway–Nonintersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Turn/Merge |
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Turn/Merge—Nonintersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Turn/merge—Other/Unknown |
Crash Type: Motorist Turn/Merge—Other/Unknown (Number 799) |
7 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection–related |
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Ped position—intersection or intersection-related |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
On a Roadway, in a Travel Lane |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Pedestrian Action Crash |
The pedestrian was struck while performing which of the followingactions: |
None of the Above |
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Intersection Crash—Typical Pedestrian Action |
Which of the following best describes the pedestrian action at the time of the crash? |
Crossing the Roadway or In the Roadway |
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Crossing/In Roadway—Intersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Dart–Out |
Crash Type: Dart-Out (Number 742) |
8 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Ped position–nonintersection |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
On a Roadway, in a Travel Lane |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
Disabled Vehicle–Related |
Crash Type: Disabled Vehicle-Related (Number 230) |
9 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection |
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Ped position–Nonintersection |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
On a Roadway, in a Travel Lane |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Pedestrian Action Crash |
The pedestrian was struck while performing which of the following actions: |
Commercial Bus–Related |
Crash Type: Commercial Bus–Related (Number 341) |
10 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonroadway Location |
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Ped position–Nonroadway |
What was the position of the pedestrian when struck? |
Other Nonroadway Areas |
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Unusual Circumstances Crash |
The crash was the result of which of the following unusual circumstances: |
None of the Above |
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Unusual Vehicle Type/Vehicle Action Crash |
The crash involved which of the following vehicle types or vehicle actions: |
Driverless Vehicle |
Crash Type: Driverless Vehicle (Number 220) |
Report No. |
Screen Header |
Question |
Correct Response |
1 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
Facing traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Crossing Paths |
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Crossing Path Crash— Intersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Drive/Ride–Out/Through |
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Type of Traffic Control |
What type of traffic control was present at the intersection? |
Stop Signs, Yield Signs, or Flashing Signals |
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Sign–Controlled Intersection Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Motorist Drive–Out |
Crash Type: Motorist Drive–Out—Sign—Controlled Intersection (Number 141) |
2 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
Facing traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Crossing Paths |
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Crossing Path Crash— Intersection |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Drive/Ride–Out/Through |
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Type of Traffic Control |
What type of traffic control was present at the intersection? |
Stop Signs, Yield Signs, or Flashing Signals |
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Sign–Controlled Intersection Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Motorist Drive–Out |
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Right Turn on Red—Crossing Path |
Was the motorist making a right turn on red? |
Yes |
Crash Type: Motorist Drive–Out—Right Turn on Red (No. 151) |
3 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
With traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Parallel Paths |
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Parallel Path Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Motorist Turned or Merged |
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Motorist Turned or Merged |
Which of the following best describes the maneuver of the motorist? |
Right Turn—Same Direction |
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Right turn on red–same direction |
Was motorist making a right turn on red? |
No or Unknown |
Crash Type: Motorist Right Turn—Same Direction (Number 213) |
4 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
Facing traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? | Crossing Paths |
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Crossing Path Crash – Nonintersection |
Which of the following scenarios best describes the crash? |
Motorist Drive–Out |
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Motorist Drive–Out — Nonintersection |
From where did the motorist come? |
Commercial Driveway or Alley |
Crash Type: Motorist Drive–Out—Commercial Driveway/Alley (Number 322) |
5 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
Not Applicable |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Crossing Paths |
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Crossing Path Crash – Nonintersection |
Which of the following scenarios best describes the crash? |
Bicyclist Ride–out |
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Bicyclist Ride–Out — Nonintersection |
From where did the motorist come? |
Other Midblock Location |
Crash Type: Bicyclist Ride–out—Other Midblock (Number 318) |
6 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Intersection |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Roadway, in a Shared Travel Lane |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
With traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Parallel Paths |
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Parallel Path Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Motorist Turned or Merged |
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Motorist Turned or Merged |
Which of the following best describes the maneuver of the motorist? |
Left Turn—Opposite Direction |
Crash Type: Motorist Left–Turn—Opposite Direction (Number 212) |
7 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonroadway Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
Other Nonroadway Areas (Parking Lot, Open Areas, etc.) |
Crash Type: Nonroadway (Number 910) |
8 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Roadway, in a Shared Travel Lane |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
Facing traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Parallel Paths |
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Parallel Path Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Head–On |
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Head—on crash |
Which operator was traveling in the wrong direction/travel lane? |
Bicyclist |
Crash Type: Head–On—Bicyclist (Number 250) |
9 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Roadway, in a Shared Travel Lane |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
With traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Parallel Paths |
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Parallel Path Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Bicyclist Turned or Merged |
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Bicyclist Turned or Merged |
Which of the following best describes the maneuver of the motorist? |
Left Turn—Same Direction |
Crash Type: Bicyclist Left–Turn—Same Direction (Number 221) |
10 |
Crash Location |
Where did the crash occur? |
Nonintersection Location |
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Bicyclist Position |
What was the initial position of the bicyclist? |
On a Sidewalk, Crosswalk, or Driveway Crossing |
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Bicyclist Direction |
In what direction was the bicyclist initially traveling prior to being struck or prior to making any turns which caused the crash? |
With traffic |
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Unusual/Specific Circumstances |
Which of the following unusual or specific circumstances best describe? |
None of the Above |
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Initial Approach Paths |
What were the initial approach paths for the bicyclist and motorist? |
Parallel Paths |
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Parallel Path Crash |
Which of the following best describes the circumstances of the crash? |
Bicyclist Turned or Merged |
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Bicyclist Turned or Merged |
Which of the following best describes the maneuver of the motorist? |
Ride–out |
Crash Type: Bicyclist Ride–out—Parallel Path (Number 225) |