The key metrics to understand a near-miss are G-Force, X Acceleration (accelerating and braking), and Y Acceleration (steering).
When you select a near-miss data point in the Road Intelligence, data about that near-miss is displayed in a dialogue box at the top right hand side of the map.
The key metrics to understand a near-miss are G-Force, X Acceleration (accelerating and braking), and Y Acceleration (steering):
What is G-Force
The G-Force is a unit of acceleration; It measures the change in car speed. If a vehicle has 0.0 as a G-Force reading, it is going at a constant speed.
The higher the G-Force, the more violent and sudden the action. However, higher G-Forces do not always indicate a crash, death, or injury has occurred; the data should always be reviewed in relation to the road context under which the reading was identified.
You can filter near-misses by their G-force using the G-force filter tool in the Visuals section of the menu bar.
What is X Acceleration (Acceleration and Braking)
X-axis data indicates acceleration or deceleration.
- An x-axis value below 0 indicates that a vehicle is braking or decelerating.
- An x-axis value above 0 indicates that a vehicle is accelerating.
The severity of the X-axis reading at either end of the scale indicates how intense the acceleration or deceleration was.
What is Y Acceleration (steering)
Y-axis data indicates left or right steering.
- A y-axis value above 0 indicates a vehicle has made a right-hand turn or movement.
- A y-axis value value below 0 indicates a vehicle has made a left-hand turn or movement.
Similar to X-axis values, the severity of the Y-axis reading at either end of the scale indicates how intense the right-hand or left-hand steering was.