Human Factors in Collision Investigation
Some of the factors that make us human influence our driving behaviour. This article explores how an investigator makes use of this in collision reconstructions.
Fatal velodrome incident case review – another viewpoint
The claimant’s view of a case study reported by TRL – read both accounts side by side for fascinating comparison
Technical series: What is Aquaplaning?
Aquaplaning is a rare phenomenon in which a complete layer of water builds up between the road surface and one or more of a vehicle’s tyres, causing them to lose direct contact with the road.
Technical series: Vehicle wheel loss
A rotating wheel stores a large amount of energy, both rotational and linear, and can cause a huge amount of damage and injury if it separates from a vehicle.
The importance of best practice when investigating lorry rollover
For any given vehicle travelling on a curve, there is a sideways acceleration threshold above which it is prone to roll over. The sideways acceleration it experiences is determined by its speed and the curvature and the camber or crossfall of the curve…
TRL investigates fatal collision at velodrome
This case study relates to a fatal incident which took place at an indoor velodrome, where TRL’s investigation covered multiple technical areas including grip testing, environmental testing for dirt and debris, CCTV analysis and accident reconstruction.
TRL calls for wider implementation of eCall to improve road safety
eCall is a vehicle system which automatically alerts emergency services in the event of a serious road collision.
Vehicle Collision Fraud
Did you know that the Insurance Fraud Bureau estimates that ‘Crash for Cash’ collisions cost the UK around £340 million per year?
What is ‘Pedal Error’?
Pedal error – i.e. pressing the wrong pedal – is a phenomenon that occurs more regularly than many people would expect.
What do we do with vehicle inspections?
TRL’s Experts are highly trained and have many years’ experience of vehicle assessment and inspection, ranging from bicycles to tractors and large goods vehicles.