skid marks

idiom

: marks made by a skidding vehicle (as on a road)

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The drivers should also take pictures of the damage to the vehicles, the accident scene, any skid marks, road conditions, weather, and other contributing factors. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Officers did not see skid marks in the street to indicate the driver had attempted to stop. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025 There was no evidence of skid marks or any other signs indicating Hinton Jr. tried to stop, according to Beebe. Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 6 May 2025 Document the scene: Take photos of the injuries, skid marks, vehicles involved, and the surrounding area for context. Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for skid marks

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“Skid marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skid%20marks. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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