Figure 2-3. Collision Diagram.
After preparing your diagram, make a search for points of similarity. These may be--
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All accident vehicles coming from the same direction.
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Colliding cars coming from the same direction such as north.
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Accident of one type, such as cars turning left.
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Accidents occurring during one season of the year.
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Accidents occurring at a certain time of day or during certain lighting conditions.
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Accidents occurring under the same weather conditions.
(2) Another useful accident analysis tool is the conditions diagram. See Figure 2-4.
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