Safe Driving 3 NSW crash patterns
Crash patterns for provisional and newly licensed drivers are different from those of experienced drivers.
However, almost 90% of all NSW crashes fall within only five crash types.Many of these crashes could have been prevented if the driver managed their crash avoidance space and speed.
The five most common crashes in order of prevalence
1. Colliding with the rear of another vehicle.
2. Colliding with another vehicle from an adjacent direction (from the side).
3. Colliding with another vehicle from the opposite direction
4. Running off the road on a straight section and hitting an object or parked vehicle.
5. Running off the road on a curve or bend and hitting an object or parked vehicle.