SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 4-Basic Collision Reporting, Uniform Traffic Ticket, Basic Collision Investigation, Vehicle Tactics, Mind Armor Rated A+

56-5-1520 General Rules as to maximum speeds; lower speeds may be required A person shall not drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. Speed must be so controlled to avoid colliding with a person, vehicle, or other conveyance on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of a person to use care. Top 5 Reasons for Collisions Too Fast for Conditions-typically rear impact collisions Following too Closely-typically rear impact collisions Fail to Yield the Right of Way-typically angular impact collisions Disregarding Traffic Sign or Signal-typically side impact collisions Improper Lane Use/Change-typically side swipe collisions 56-5-1930 Following Too Closely The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway