English Glossary - Car

System designed to avoid wheel lock while braking.

If leakage is evident.

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

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

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

System designed to deter drunk driving.

According to certificate of registration.

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

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

Measured between wheel centers (in mm).

Measured between wheel centers (in mm).

Loose if separated at any attachment.

Visible damage to battery.

Electric engine battery location.

System to detect objects in blind spot.

Describe the vehicle body style.

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

Systems to make braking in critical situations more efficiant.

If proven leakage.

Automatic entry.

Cargo behind back seat backrest when folded up.

If cargo is sufficiently anchored.

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

If cargo is sufficiently anchored.

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

Cargo attached to the roof.

According to certificate of registration.

Additional protection beam below bumper.

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

If proven leakage.

Vehicles registration country.

System to keep selected speed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel positioning.

Number of drivetrain wheels.

Event Data Recorder active.

System to enhance driving stability.

Automatic entry.

If proven leakage.

Car crank shaft orientation.

In front or rear of driver.

Car engine power (kW).

Number of stars when tested.

Post-crash, accident related car fire with flames

Originating source location of car fire.

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

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

Front left door operational status.

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

Vehicles front left window lamination status.

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

Front right door operational status.

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

Vehicles front right window lamination status.

Maximum longitudinal roof deformation between A-pillars.

Damage to fuel pipes.

According to certificate of registration.

Damage to refuelling equipment.

Damage to fueltank.

If proven leakage.

If proven leakage.

According to vehicle registration or visual inspection.

Car GPS navigation equipment status.

Operational status.

Vehicle with two distinct power sources.

Mechanical failure that might be relevant for the accident.

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

Car interior accessory equipment.

According to certificate of registration (in kg).

System to support driver staying in lane.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Movement of left longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Method of deformation.

Force type for deformation of front left upper longitudinal beam.

Longitudinal dislocation of left front wheel and deformation of sill.

To be measured in waistline.

Car left frontal footwell damage status.

Maximum deformation of sill under left front door.

To be measured in waistline.

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

Deformation mode of rear left longitudinal beam.

Deformation force of rear left longitudinal beam.

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under left rear door.

Longitudinal dislocation of left rear wheel and deformation of sill.

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

Method of deformation.

Force type for deformation of front left upper longitudinal beam.

If proven leakage.

Maximum intrusion.

Maximum intrusion.

According to certificate of registration.

Marks caused by post-crash activities.

Model name according to list.

According to certificate of registration (yyyy).

Accident relevant car modifications.

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

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

Indicate the number of investigated seats.

Humans in vehicle.

Doors used for entering/exiting the vehicle.

If proven leakage.

Engine and gearbox dislocation.

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

Rear axle dislocation due to direct hit between rear wheels.

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

Rear left door operational status.

Deformation mode of rear right longitudinal beam.

Rear right door operational status.

Deformation force of rear right longitudinal beam.

Visible damage to car rear window.

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

As marked on registration plate.

Deformed in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

Maximum deformation in any direction.

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

Method of deformation.

Force type for right longitudinal beam.

Longitudinal dislocation of right front wheel and deformation of sill.

To be measured in waistline.

Car right frontal footwell damage status.

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under right front door.

To be measured in waistline.

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

Vehicular longitudinal deformation of sill under right rear door.

Longitudinal dislocation of right rear wheel and deformation of sill.

Movement of right upper longitudinal beam in longitudinal direction.

Deformation mode of right upper longitudinal beam.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Vehicles second row left window lamination status.

Vehicles second row right window lamination status.

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

Lateral direction deformation at point.

Lateral direction deformation at point.

Lateral direction deformation at point.

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

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

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

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

Car roof type.

Retractable roof positioning.

Special use car/vehicle status.

Vehicle modifications that may contribute to accident.

Steering wheel damage due to the accident.

Before extrication by rescue service.

Car sunroof/hatch status.

Visible damage to sunroof.

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Vehicles third row left window lamination status.

Largest side window in proximity to each outer seat position.

Vehicles third row right window lamination status.

Car towing hook equipment status.

Condition of towing hook.

Car towing at the time of the accident.

System to enhance road grip.

Car trailer cargo weight.

Center of gravity of car trailer load.

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

According to certificate of registration.

According to certificate of registration.

If loaded over allowed limit.

High, low or medium.

Unique alphanumeric code given for each vehicle.

Overall length excluding towing hook (in mm).

Maximum width excluding exterior mirrors (in mm).

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

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

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

Measured in lateral direction, 5 cm below windowline.

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

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

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

Visible damage to windscreen.

If proven leakage.

High Intensity Discharge (HID) Xenon lamps as headlights.

According to certificate of registration when available.