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

Accident Classification System (GDV)
If a driver cuts the curve and this results into an accident with head on traffic, then it is a “driving accident”.
If a non priority vehicle (vehicle having to wait) turns in to a superior road too fast and therefore loses control over his
vehicle, it is a “driving accident” unless there is a conflict with a priority vehicle.
If a driver loses control over his vehicle because of a dizzy spell, falling asleep or because he is heavily distracted (e.g.
searching a fallen down cigarette) or because of a sudden technical defect on the vehicle (e.g. a bursting tyre), it is an
“other accident type”
If a driver loses control over his vehicle as a result of crosswinds, it is a “driving accident”
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