English Glossary - Car

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ABS - Car

System designed to avoid wheel lock while braking.

Acid - Car

If leakage is evident.

Active Brake Lights - Car

Brake lights with different function depending on situation (e.g. panic brake).

Active Headlamps - Car

System that transforms the illumination profile depending on speed and/or road curvature.

Active Hood - Car

System designed to be activated in collision with vulnerable road users.

Alcolock - Car

System designed to deter drunk driving.

Alternative Fuel Type - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Automatic Emergency Brake - Car

System to automatically brake the car in critical situations, both full brake and patially.

Axle Distance - Car

Measured (in mm) between wheel centers if not gained from external database.

Axle Distance Difference Left Side - Car

Measured between wheel centers (in mm).

Axle Distance Difference Right Side - Car

Measured between wheel centers (in mm).

Battery Attachment - Car

Loose if separated at any attachment.

Battery Damage - Car

Visible damage to battery.

Battery Placing - Car

Electric engine battery location.

Blind Spot Indicator - Car

System to detect objects in blind spot.

Body Style - Car

Describe the vehicle body style.

Boot Lid Openable - Car

If openable without making damage to boot lid before extrication by rescue service.

Brake Assist - Car

Systems to make braking in critical situations more efficiant.

Brake Fluid - Car

If proven leakage.

Car ID

Automatic entry.

Cargo in Luggage Compartment - Car

Cargo behind back seat backrest when folded up.

Cargo in Luggage Compartment Anchored - Car

If cargo is sufficiently anchored.

Cargo in Passenger Compartment - Car

Cargo in front of back seat backrest when folded up, and/or in luggage compartment when backrest folded down.

Cargo in Passenger Compartment Anchored - Car

If cargo is sufficiently anchored.

Cargo Net - Car

Net from floor level or backrest top to ceiling, designed to hold longitudinal load.

Cargo on Roof - Car

Cargo attached to the roof.

Colour - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Compatibility Protection - Car

Additional protection beam below bumper.

Compatibility Protection Height - Car

Height (in mm) of frontal compatibility protection. Measured from ground to lower edge.

Cooling Liquid - Car

If proven leakage.

Country of Registration - Car

Vehicles registration country.

Cruise Control - Car

System to keep selected speed.

Door Middle Intrusion 1-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 2-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 3-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 4-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 5-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 6-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Door Middle Intrusion 7-3 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Drive of Vehicle - Car

Steering wheel positioning.

Driven Wheels - Car

Number of drivetrain wheels.

EDR Active - Car

Event Data Recorder active.

Electronic Stability Control - Car

System to enhance driving stability.

Element ID

Automatic entry.

Engine Oil - Car

If proven leakage.

Engine Orientation - Car

Car crank shaft orientation.

Engine Placing - Car

In front or rear of driver.

Engine Power - Car

Car engine power (kW).

Euro NCAP Rating - Car

Number of stars when tested.

Fire - Car

Post-crash, accident related car fire with flames

Fire Start Location - Car

Originating source location of car fire.

Forward Collision Warning - Car

System to alert driver when approaching objects in front of car.

Front Bumper Beam Height - Car

Measured from ground to center of beam (in mm).

Front Left Door Function - Car

Front left door operational status.

Front Left Side Window Damaged - Car

Largest front left side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Front Left Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles front left window lamination status.

Front Longitudinal Height - Car

Measured from ground to center of section (in mm).

Front Right Door Function - Car

Front right door operational status.

Front Right Side Window Damaged - Car

Largest front right side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Front Right Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles front right window lamination status.

Front Roof Edge Deformation - Car

Maximum longitudinal roof deformation between A-pillars.

Fuel Pipes – Car

Damage to fuel pipes.

Fuel Type - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Fuelfiller Pipes and Caps - Car

Damage to refuelling equipment.

Fueltank - Car

Damage to fueltank.

Gas Fuel - Car

If proven leakage.

Gearbox Oil - Car

If proven leakage.

Gearbox Type - Car

According to vehicle registration or visual inspection.

GPS - Car

Car GPS navigation equipment status.

Hood Openable - Car

Operational status.

Hybrid - Car

Vehicle with two distinct power sources.

Identified Mechanical Failure in Trailer - Car

Mechanical failure that might be relevant for the accident.

Impairment Warning - Car

Detection system (e.g. drowsy and distracted drivers).

Inner Accessories/Infotainment - Car

Car interior accessory equipment.

Kerb Weight - Car

According to certificate of registration (in kg).

Lane Departure Warning - Car

System to support driver staying in lane.

Left A-pillar

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Left A-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Left B-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Left C-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Left D-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Left Front Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Movement of left longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Left Front Longitudinal Deformation Mode - Car

Method of deformation.

Left Front Longitudinal Hit - Car

Force type for deformation of front left upper longitudinal beam.

Left Front Wheel Into Sill - Car

Longitudinal dislocation of left front wheel and deformation of sill.

Left Frontal Door Opening Longitudinal Deformation - Car

To be measured in waistline.

Left Frontal Footwell Area Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Car left frontal footwell damage status.

Left Frontal Sill Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation of sill under left front door.

Left Rear Door Opening Longitudinal Deformation - Car

To be measured in waistline.

Left Rear Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Movement of most rear part of left longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Left Rear Longitudinal Deformation Mode - Car

Deformation mode of rear left longitudinal beam.

Left Rear Longitudinal Hit - Car

Deformation force of rear left longitudinal beam.

Left Rear Sill, Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under left rear door.

Left Rear Wheel Deformation Into Sill - Car

Longitudinal dislocation of left rear wheel and deformation of sill.

Left Upper Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Movement of part of left upper longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Left Upper Longitudinal Deformation Mode - Car

Method of deformation.

Left Upper Longitudinal Hit - Car

Force type for deformation of front left upper longitudinal beam.

Liquid Fuel - Car

If proven leakage.

Longitudinal Deformation of Dash Panel, Left Side - Car

Maximum intrusion.

Longitudinal Deformation of Dash Panel, Right Side - Car

Maximum intrusion.

Make - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Marks from Extrication - Car

Marks caused by post-crash activities.

Model - Car

Model name according to list.

Model Year - Car

According to certificate of registration (yyyy).

Modifications - Car

Accident relevant car modifications.

Night Vision - Car

System to improve night driving visibility (e.g. IR camera to assist in night driving).

No Airbag - Car

No airbag(s) equipped at the time of accident.

Number of Investigated Seats - Car

Indicate the number of investigated seats.

Number of Occupants - Car

Humans in vehicle.

Number of Side Doors - Car

Doors used for entering/exiting the vehicle.

Power Steering Oil - Car

If proven leakage.

Powertrain Dislocation - Car

Engine and gearbox dislocation.

Powertrain Hit - Car

Dislocation of engine and gearbox caused by direct or indirect force.

Rear Axle Longitudinal Dislocation - Car

Rear axle dislocation due to direct hit between rear wheels.

Rear Bumper Beam Height - Car

Measured from ground to center of beam (in mm).

Rear Left Door Function - Car

Rear left door operational status.

Rear Right Deformation Mode - Car

Deformation mode of rear right longitudinal beam.

Rear Right Door Function - Car

Rear right door operational status.

Rear Right Longitudinal Hit - Car

Deformation force of rear right longitudinal beam.

Rear Window Damaged - Car

Visible damage to car rear window.

Rearward Collision Warning - Car

System to alert driver when objects are approaching back of car.

Registration Number - Car

As marked on registration plate.

Right A-pillar

Deformed in any direction.

Right A-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Right B-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Right C-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Right D-Pillar Deformation - Car

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Right Front Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Movement of most forward part of beam, including crash box, in longitudinal direction.

Right Front Longitudinal Deformation Mode - Car

Method of deformation.

Right Front Longitudinal Hit - Car

Force type for right longitudinal beam.

Right Front Wheel Into Sill - Car

Longitudinal dislocation of right front wheel and deformation of sill.

Right Frontal Door Opening Longitudinal Deformation - Car

To be measured in waistline.

Right Frontal Footwell Area Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Car right frontal footwell damage status.

Right Frontal Sill Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under right front door.

Right Rear Door Opening Longitudinal Deformation - Car

To be measured in waistline.

Right Rear Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Deformation of rear right longitudinal beam caused by direct or indirect force.

Right Rear Sill, Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under right rear door.

Right Rear Wheel Into Sill - Car

Longitudinal dislocation of right rear wheel and deformation of sill.

Right Upper Longitudinal Deformation - Car

Movement of right upper longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Right Upper Longitudinal Deformation Mode - Car

Deformation mode of right upper longitudinal beam.

Right Upper Longitudinal Hit - Car

Method of deformation of front right upper longitudinal beam caused by direct or indirect force.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 1, Left - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 1, Middle - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 1, Right - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 2, Left - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 2, Middle - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 2, Right - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 3, Left - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 3, Middle - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Deformation Seat Position Row 3, Right - Car

Maximum vertical deformation towards occupant. To be measured externally above the seat.

Roof Rail Intrusion 1-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 2-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 3-1 - Car

Defined in picture. To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 4-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 5-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 6-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Roof Rail Intrusion 7-1 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Second Row Left Side Window Damaged - Car

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Second Row Left Side Window Laminated - Car

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Second Row Left Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles second row left window lamination status.

Second Row Right Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles second row right window lamination status.

Sill Height - Car

Measured from ground to center of sill (in mm).

Sill Intrusion 1-4 - Car

Lateral direction deformation at point.

Sill Intrusion 2-4 - Car

Lateral direction deformation at point.

Sill Intrusion 3-4 - Car

Lateral direction deformation at point.

Sill Intrusion 4-4 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Sill Intrusion 5-4 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Sill Intrusion 6-4 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Sill Intrusion 7-4 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction).

Soft/Hard Top - Car

Car roof type.

Soft/Hard Top Position - Car

Retractable roof positioning.

Special Use Car

Special use car/vehicle status.

Specify Modification - Car

Vehicle modifications that may contribute to accident.

Steering Wheel Deformation - Car

Steering wheel damage due to the accident.

Steering Wheel Out of Position - Car

Before extrication by rescue service.

Sunroof - Car

Car sunroof/hatch status.

Sunroof Damaged - Car

Visible damage to sunroof.

Third Row Left Side Window Damaged - Car

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Third Row Left Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles third row left window lamination status.

Third Row Right Side Window Damaged - Car

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Third Row Right Side Window Laminated - Car

Vehicles third row right window lamination status.

Towing Hook - Car

Car towing hook equipment status.

Towing Hook Condition - Car

Condition of towing hook.

Towing Vehicle - Car

Car towing at the time of the accident.

Traction Control System - Car

System to enhance road grip.

Trailer Cargo Weight - Car

Car trailer cargo weight.

Trailer Center of Gravity - Car

Center of gravity of car trailer load.

Trailer Details - Car

Specification of trailer, i.e. type, brakes, purpose etc.

Trailer Gross Weight - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Trailer Kerb Weight - Car

According to certificate of registration.

Trailer Overload - Car

If loaded over allowed limit.

Trailer Vertical Center of Gravity - Car

High, low or medium.

Vehicle Identification Number - Car

Unique alphanumeric code given for each vehicle.

Vehicle Length - Car

Overall length excluding towing hook (in mm).

Vehicle Width - Car

Maximum width excluding exterior mirrors (in mm).

Waistline Intrusion 1-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 2-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 3-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 4-2 - Car

Measured in lateral direction, 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 5-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 6-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Waistline Intrusion 7-2 - Car

To be measured in lateral direction (y-direction) 5 cm below windowline.

Windscreen Damaged - Car

Visible damage to windscreen.

Windscreen Washer Fluid - Car

If proven leakage.

Xenon Lights - Car

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon lamps as headlights.

Year and Month of Manufacture - Car

According to certificate of registration when available.


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