Glossary of Data Variables for Fatal and accident causation ... - ERSO

# Variable Value Notes
V28
V29
V30
V31
V32
Vehicle specific speed limit
(kph)
Are vehicle defects possibly
causal in the accident
5.1 only
Has the vehicle passed a
mandatory technical
inspection
5.1 Only
Driver manoeuvre prior to
accident
Transient factors
5.1 only
3 digit numeric 0-999
-999 = Unknown
-777 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No
-999 = Unknown
-777 = Not applicable
1 = Yes
2 = No
-777 = Not applicable
-999 = Unknown
see TABLE 6 in the appendix for ‘Driver
manoeuvre’ options
1 = Other distraction(s) outside vehicle
2 = Distraction(s) inside vehicle
3=No distraction
Work package 5 Database Glossary
Please enter the specific speed limit for the case vehicle if it is different from stated speed
limit. The limits for goods vehicles, buses, coaches and towing vehicles are generally
restricted on most roads with speed limits over 80Kph
Any defect which is reported in the incident documentation which had a direct impact on the
causation of the incident, for example a tyre or suspension failure in a bend or an electronic
failure for ABS or other active safety system.
Suspected defects related to causation or any other failure of safety systems/vehicle
components whether related to the causation or not should be reported in the comments
box
Choose “No” if vehicle is overdue for an inspection.
If the vehicle has not had an inspection, but does not need one (because it is less than 3
years old) code as Not applicable.
[Lim’] P17, Comment 5
The final manoeuvre for the vehicle immediately before the accident.
This applies to all vehicles (except pedestrians) and is coded for each vehicles direction of
travel. The coding should best describe the very last manoeuvre and as such should reflect
the location/orientation of the accident
NB. Please describe in the comments box what the distraction was, e.g. animal in roadway,
advertising, children inside car etc.
Only code if it is explicitly mentioned in the police report or there is compelling evidence.
-999 = Unknown
-777 = Not applicable
[Lim’] P19, Comment 30
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