How do you define a preventable collision?

A preventable collision is defined as one in which the involved driver had a reasonable opportunity to take actions that would have avoided the incident. This means that if a driver could have altered their behavior or decision-making—such as adjusting speed, changing lanes, adhering to traffic signals, or exercising caution—then the responsibility for the collision falls to them.

For instance, if a driver fails to stop at a red light and collides with another vehicle that had the right of way, this collision could be considered preventable because the driver had the ability to stop and avoid the crash.

The other options suggest circumstances beyond the driver's control, such as bad weather or other external factors, which do not fit the definition of preventable because they imply that the driver did not have the ability to foresee or influence the situation effectively. A failure to anticipate may indicate a lack of situational awareness, but it does not necessarily mean that a collision could have been prevented. Moreover, merely involving another vehicle does not address the potential actions or decisions that could have been taken to avoid the incident.