A 2000 kg Cadillac had just started forward from a stop sign when it was struck from
Question:
A 2000 kg Cadillac had just started forward from a stop sign when it was struck from behind by a 1000 kg Volkswagen. The bumpers became entangled, and the two cars skidded forward together until they came to rest. Fortunately, both cars were equipped with airbags and the drivers were using seat belts, so no one was injured. Officer Tom, responding to the accident, measured the skid marks to be 3.0 m long. He also took testimony from the driver that the Cadillac's speed just before the impact was 5.0 m/s. Officer Tom charged the Volkswagen driver with reckless driving.
Should the Volkswagen driver also be charged with exceeding the 50 km/hr speed limit? The judge calls you as an "expert witness" to analyze the evidence. What is your conclusion?
Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324401844
22nd Edition
Authors: Carl S. Warren, James M. Reeve, Jonathan E. Duchac