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Velocity
Speed and direction; used to describe a mode of functioning which is efficient and tightly aligned with conscious intention.
Risk assessment
The determination of the probability of failure of a component or system.
Triangulation
Technique for scene documentation where items of evidence are located by measuring the distance between two (2) reference points.
Actual Cash Value (ACV)
The value of your property, based on the current cost to replace it minus depreciation.
Impaired Driving
Can be alcohol or any oher substance that changes judgement while driving. Impaired driving will affect one in three Americans during their lifetimes (NHTSA 2001a).
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.
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.
Aggressive Drivers (road rage)
Can be describes as: aggressive tailgating,Lights flashed at them because the other motorist was annoyed, aggressive or rude gestures,deliberate obstruction -- preventing them from moving their vehicle,verbal abuse,physical assault and other actions.
Collision
Pays for damage to your car caused by physical contact with another vehicle or with another object, such as a tree, boulder, guardrail, structure, or person.
Using cell phone
Some state have banned types of cell phone use while driving. This can be very dangerous and my be a cause of an accident.
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