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1. Rear end collisions are a type of vehicular
accident where the car hits the vehicle in
front of them from behind.

2. There are many reasons for such an accident
to occur, such as an inattentive driver,
tailgating, panic stops, poor traction because
of wet pavement or because the pavement
is damaged.

3. A rear end collision can also occur on train
tracks, where a train crashes into the other.

4. One example of a rear end collision is when
the car in front suddenly hits the brakes
causing the car behind them to hit them
from the rear because they have no warning.

5. The rule of thumb when it comes to the rear end
collision of two vehicles that have the same
structural design: if a car is traveling at 30 MPH
and hits a stationary vehicle, it would be the same
as hitting a solid the wall at 15 MPH.

6. What are the typical consequences when a
car is involved in rear end collision? Just like
with other vehicular accidents that occur at
moderate speed, the common consequence
is whiplash.

7. For those who are involved in severe
accidents, more serious injuries can occur.

8. Passengers who are seated in the rear of the
vehicle aren’t protected as much when it
comes to a rear end collision and may suffer
from extensive injuries even death.

9. In the case of policing and insurance, it is
always the driver of the car who caused the
rear end collision who is deemed to be at
fault due to either inattentiveness or driving
too close to the car in front.

10. The only exception to this is when the
vehicle in front has his gear in reverse thus
causing the rear end collision.

11. The driver who caused the rear end collision
can be held liable for all damages caused to
the vehicle and any injuries suffered by the
occupant of the vehicle which has been rear
ended.

12. Rear end collision can be minimized as long
as drivers pay attention to the road, the
condition of their vehicle, and their driving
skills as well.

13. The best way to avoid a rear end collision is
to practice safe driving.