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What measurements are taken at the scene of the accident that helps them understand the motion of the car and the reaction of the driver?

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Answer is tire skid marks

Step-by-step explanation

To determine a vehicle's speed, measure the length of skid marks. Skid marks occur when a vehicle's tires are locked and dragging.

Also investigated and measured is any car damage, drag factor, braking efficiency of the car, grade or curve of the road, and vehicle weight.
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Answer:

tire tracks? I'm not sure

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