Safe Driving

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

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1. Colliding with the rear of another vehicle.

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crash patterns 2

2. Colliding with another vehicle from an adjacent direction (from the side).

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crash patterns 3

3. Colliding with another vehicle from the opposite direction

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crash patterns 4

4. Running off the road on a straight section and hitting an object or parked vehicle.

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crash patterns 5

5. Running off the road on a curve or bend and hitting an object or parked vehicle.