MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

When investigating a car accident involving a deer, should the deer be counted as a unit on the UD-10?

1. Yes, as an involved animal

2. No, animals do not count as units

3. Only if the deer is injured

4. No, only in accidents with other vehicles

The correct answer is: No, animals do not count as units

In the context of the Uniform Accident Report (UD-10), the inclusion criteria for what is considered an "involved unit" typically revolve around entities participating in a collision or incident. In these reports, only vehicles, property, and people directly involved in the accident are counted as units. Animals, including deer, while certainly part of the incident, do not fit within the established categories that are recorded as involved units. Thus, the guideline clearly indicates that animals do not contribute to the unit count on the UD-10. This distinction helps maintain clarity in the documentation process, ensuring that only relevant entities that align with reporting standards are included in the accident statistics, which primarily focus on vehicle-related incidents and their human occupants.