Definition:
The geometric or layout and inclination characteristics of the roadway in the direction of travel for this vehicle.
Element Attributes:
Subfield 1: Horizontal Alignment:
Straight
Curve Left
Curve Right
Subfield 2: Grade:
Level
Hillcrest
Uphill
Downhill
Sag (bottom)
Rationale:
Important to document the horizontal alignment and grade of the roadway as it relates to this specific vehicle involved in the crash for the purpose of evaluating vehicles that run-off-road, rollover, or are runaways.
