Technical Malfunctions Determination of Vehicle Brake System while Road Accident Analysis

Issues related to the driver's characterization of condition and technical malfunction of the vehicle braking system before a traffic accident are considered. This Article Purpose is to determine specifics of a technical malfunction of a vehicle braking system before a traffic collision, as well as to consider the interaction of investigative bodies with experts (in particular, in criminal proceedings related to traffic accidents) while establishing reliability of driver statements. Features of appointment of a forensic auto- technical road accident analysis aimed at establishing technical condition of braking system of vehicles, preparation of initial data and research objects are structured. The goals and objectives of the investigation of the technical malfunction of the brake system of the vehicle before the traffic accident are outlined. The procedure for establishing the reliability of drivers' statements about mechanism of development of a traffic accident is specified. Issues related to the study of the vehicle brake system, troubleshooting and their causes are considered. Theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for the application of special knowledge in process of researching the technical condition of the braking system of the vehicle and identifying its malfunctions are formulated. The causal relationship between driver actions and detected malfunctions of the vehicle's braking system was clarified. Attention is drawn to possible consequences and features of the further investigation of the traffic accident after determining technical reliability of driver statements.