SCCJA Unit 6 (Basic Collision
Investigation)EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026
What is a Motor Vehicle Collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Any event that results in
injury, death or property damage attributed directly or indirectly to the motion of a motor
vehicle or its load.
What is an Accident? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The occurrence in a sequence of events
which usually produces unintended injury, death or property damage.
What is the primary responsibility of the investigator at the scene of a collision? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓To keep the collision from getting any worse
Who is the most important person at the scene of the collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓The At-Scene investigator because a great deal of evidence on scene is not available at a
later date.
What should be done when responding to a traffic collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Proceed quickly but Safely
Do not depend on vehicles yielding to emergency equipment.
Consider urgency of the call
, Be alert for the possibility of hit-and-run drivers leaving the scene.
What is the first responsibility at the scene of a traffic Collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓To keep the collision from getting worse; park in a manner that will maximize visibility and
protect the scene.
What should be taken into consideration when responding to a traffic collision? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Type and number of injuries, hazardous material spills, downed electrical
lines, blocked or obstructed roadways, evidence preservation, and manpower availability for
traffic control and related duties
What are the 3 components of a collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓the driver
the vehicle
and the roadway
What are the guidelines to follow when contacting the drivers, victims and witnesses? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Secure the drivers licenses.
Observe each driver for indication of intoxication, injury or other abnormal condition.
What is a hit-and-run collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Where the driver does not need
his/her legal requirements regarding stopping, giving aid, and/or revealing his/her identity
following the collision.
The majority of collisions are caused by _____ failure. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Driver's
Mechanical failure is estimated to account for what percent of all collisions? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓1/2 to 1%
Investigation)EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
2026
What is a Motor Vehicle Collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Any event that results in
injury, death or property damage attributed directly or indirectly to the motion of a motor
vehicle or its load.
What is an Accident? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The occurrence in a sequence of events
which usually produces unintended injury, death or property damage.
What is the primary responsibility of the investigator at the scene of a collision? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓To keep the collision from getting any worse
Who is the most important person at the scene of the collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓The At-Scene investigator because a great deal of evidence on scene is not available at a
later date.
What should be done when responding to a traffic collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓Proceed quickly but Safely
Do not depend on vehicles yielding to emergency equipment.
Consider urgency of the call
, Be alert for the possibility of hit-and-run drivers leaving the scene.
What is the first responsibility at the scene of a traffic Collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓To keep the collision from getting worse; park in a manner that will maximize visibility and
protect the scene.
What should be taken into consideration when responding to a traffic collision? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Type and number of injuries, hazardous material spills, downed electrical
lines, blocked or obstructed roadways, evidence preservation, and manpower availability for
traffic control and related duties
What are the 3 components of a collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓the driver
the vehicle
and the roadway
What are the guidelines to follow when contacting the drivers, victims and witnesses? ------- ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Secure the drivers licenses.
Observe each driver for indication of intoxication, injury or other abnormal condition.
What is a hit-and-run collision? ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Where the driver does not need
his/her legal requirements regarding stopping, giving aid, and/or revealing his/her identity
following the collision.
The majority of collisions are caused by _____ failure. ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Driver's
Mechanical failure is estimated to account for what percent of all collisions? ------- ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓1/2 to 1%
