MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

If a train strikes a pedestrian, is it considered a reportable UD-10 traffic crash?

1. Yes, because it involves a train

2. No, because there was no motor vehicle involved

3. Yes, if the pedestrian was injured

4. No, but it can be reported separately

The correct answer is: No, because there was no motor vehicle involved

In the context of traffic crash reporting and the specific criteria that define what constitutes a reportable incident, the correct understanding lies in the distinction between vehicles classified under specific regulations. The UD-10 report is generally applicable to motor vehicle traffic crashes which include collisions involving motor vehicles as defined by law. When a train strikes a pedestrian, even though there is an accident, it does not involve a motor vehicle in the traditional sense. Trains are considered a separate category of transportation that typically falls outside the standard definitions that apply to motor vehicles. Therefore, because there is no motor vehicle involved in the incident, it does not meet the criteria for a reportable UD-10 traffic crash. This understanding highlights the regulatory framework that dictates how traffic accidents are classified and reported, reinforcing that incidents involving trains and pedestrians are treated differently from typical motor vehicle accidents. It's essential for law enforcement and reporting agencies to apply the correct standards when categorizing such incidents.