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IMPENDING SKID MARK [1 record]

Record 1 2008-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Safety
  • Police
CONT

Tire marks... Decelerating scuffs. These occur at the beginning of skidmarks after the brake has been applied enough to slow the wheels so they drag, but before the wheels are locked.

OBS

The impending skid [mark] may be difficult to see.

Key term(s)
  • impending skid mark
  • shadow skid mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité routière
  • Police

Spanish

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