Office of Highway Safety Introduction David S. Rayburn.

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Office of Highway Safety Introduction David S. Rayburn

Motorcoach Driver and Witness Statements Motorcoach traveling 65 mph in posted 70 mph zone Driver reduced speed to 60 mph Witnesses stated rain reduced visibility to ½ mile or less

Witness Statements About 9:30 a.m. an accident occurred, causing traffic to back up Traffic not visible until crest of hill Traffic queue estimated 350 feet north of beginning of skid marks

Motorcoach Driver Information 58 years old Valid CDL and medical certificate 23 years’ commercial vehicle driving experience No alcohol or performance-impairing drugs Off duty for 3 days preceding accident On duty for 2.75 hours at time of accident

Motorcoach Driver’s Performance Traffic queue visible 767 feet ahead Heavy rain may have reduced the visibility further 2.0 to 2.3 seconds to detect traffic, decide what to do, and begin braking AASHTO utilizes 2.5-second perception reaction time

Safety Issues Sight distance and speed Roadway and tire friction interaction Effect of differing front and rear tire tread depths Wet weather accident location identification

Parties to the Investigation Texas Department of Transportation Texas Department of Public Safety Motor Coach Industries Central Texas Trails, Inc.