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Pavement Edge Drop Off (VoD)   

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This Video on Demand addresses the one of the most misunderstood and least considered factors in crash investigation – pavement edge drop off. When vehicles leave the pavement edge to a lowered or unimproved shoulder area, even for a moment, the effect of encountering a raised edge of pavement upon re-entry can have a significant role in the resulting collision. Whether your case involves a single vehicle rollover, or a cross-over into the opposing lane, when a pavement edge drop off exists it can be a factor precipitating the loss of control.

Your instructor, George Ruotolo, will also explain other important contributing factors including, the speed of the errant vehicle, the angle of exit or re-entry from the lane, and whether the driver might lose or maintain control upon re-entry. He will use examples from actual cases and review the large body of research into this phenomenon.

Audience

Law enforcement, military and private crash reconstructionist, claims adjusters, engineers and attorneys

Course Length

1 hour

Online Details

Online environment: Videos on Demand (VoDs) provide comprehensive, subject-specific information and must be viewed within 30 days upon registration. Once the 30-day period has ended, you may have limited access and be required to re-enroll. Additional fees may apply.

Computer requirements: You will complete the course entirely online. A dependable broadband internet connection with a Windows or Mac computer and Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download) are required.

ACTAR Information

IPTM's Pavement Edge Drop Off (VoD) is elegible for 1 ACTAR CEU.

What Our Students Are Saying

  • “The instructor was excellent.” – Inv. D.C.

This course is not eligible for certificate discounts.
 
 

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Schedule Changes

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received an official confirmation email prior to the first day of class, please contact us at (904) 620-4786 or info@iptm.org before traveling or making airline reservations.

Registration and Fees

Full payment must accompany all registrations. You may register online and pay with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, or you may download a Registration Form and mail it to IPTM with a check.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Complete the Cancellation Request Form and return it to IPTM. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. A 20% administrative fee will be assessed to all refunds if the cancellation request is received within 14 days of the course start date. In lieu of a refund, student substitutions can be made or a credit can be issued for a future course. No refunds will be given for no-shows. If materials for an online course were sent to the student, the appropriate materials and shipping costs will be deducted from the refund amount. Materials may be returned to IPTM in their original condition at the student's expense. Once IPTM has received and inspected them, the refund will be processed.

Due to the automated format of online independent study courses and Videos on Demand (VoDs), no refunds or substitutions can be made after registration.

Course Confirmations

A minimum number of registrations must be received for an in-person class to run as scheduled. When the minimum criterion has been met, written confirmation will be emailed to you. Please do not travel or make airline reservations until you receive written notification confirming that the course will run as scheduled.

Transportation and Lodging

Most locations are served by several major airlines. Transportation, food and lodging are the responsibility of the student. For information on training locations, please visit our Locations page or call us at (904) 620-4786. For courses in Jacksonville, the University of North Florida maintains a list of area hotels on the Campus Travel Management page.

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