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How Observant Are Other People? Questions

Investigators can use these questions to guide their inquiry, but may also think of their own questions.

Picture 1:

  • About how many cars can you see?
    Answer: 7
  • Can you describe some of the cars in the lot?
    Answer: grey Toyota Tundra pickup, blue Honda Accord sedan, grey Toyota Camry sedan, grey Honda Accord wagon, red Dodge Neon sedan

Picture 2:

  • How many cars were in the intersection?
    Answer: 2
  • Across the street, are there any parked cars on the side?
    Yes
  • Can you describe at least one of the cars driving through the intersection?
  • Are there any other potential witnesses?
    If they answer yes, ask the following question: What was this witness doing? Where was he?
    They should have noticed a person mowing a lawn across the street.
  • What was the speed limit?
    35
  • Was there anyone parked in the first parking spot?
    No