head-on collision
1 of 1noun/ˈhɛd ɑn kəˈlɪʒən/
Forms:head-on collisions
1
a traffic accident where two vehicles hit each other directly from the front
A head-on collision is a type of car accident where two vehicles crash into each other from the front. This usually happens when the vehicles are traveling in opposite directions and end up in the same lane. Head-on collisions are often serious because both cars are moving toward each other, which can cause significant damage and increase the risk of injury to the people inside. Emergency services usually respond quickly to these accidents, and the cause can be anything from driver error to poor road conditions.
- The head-on collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam on the highway.
- Drivers are advised to stay alert and avoid reckless overtaking to prevent head-on collisions.
- The police were called to the scene of the head-on collision to assess the damage and assist the injured.
- Surviving a head-on collision at high speeds can result in severe injuries to both drivers and passengers.
- Road safety measures, such as installing center barriers, aim to reduce the occurrence of head-on collisions on busy roads.