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

Accident Classification System (GDV)
5.2 Type 1: Driving Accident
Definition: A driving accident occurred when the driver loses control over his vehicle because he chose the wrong speed
according to the run of the road, the road profile, the road gradient or because he realised the run of the road or a change in
profile too late.
Driving accidents are not always single vehicle accidents where the vehicle leaves the road. A driving accident can also lead
to a collision with other road users.
Type 10
In a curve
Type 11
In a curve with turning priority
Type 12
Turning in or off to another road
Type 13
At a swaying road
Type 14
On a straight road
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