Five Steps In A Car Crash

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Have you ever been in a car crash? When you get into a crash there are about five steps you need to take. There is a lot to learn about what to do when you get in a crash and we all need to know them all so that we know what do to when we do. It is important to do all the steps because if you don't it may coast you.

First, you need to stop immediately. If you try and just drive away you will be charged for a hit and run. Everyone that is involved in the crash must stay until the reck is completely sorted out. I have personally been in a reck and even though I was not driving or had anything to do with the reck, the police officer told me to stay until they were done. I had to explain what happened and how it happened. He then had to figure out who's fault it was and how the people that where driving had to pay for the damage.

Second, render aid. What does this mean? This means that if someone is injured and …show more content…

Traffic clearance is when both cars are able to drive and no body is hurt then you can pull off to the nearest exit or place where there is more space to get out of the way of the cars on the road. You must be very careful when doing this so you don't cause other reck. If you do not stop at the nearest exit or turn off and try and run away you will be fined.

Fourth, contact police. If you get into a reck you mush contact police if the damage is $1500 or more. You must do this even if there is not another person involved. If you do not do this it is a hit and run reck and you can be charged for it. When the police drive you may be told to show insurance polices so that they know you can pay for the damage.

Fifth, exchange information. You need to have your drivers license when involved in a crash. You will also need to have insurance proof. You are also required to give your name and address, so that if they need to get ahold of you later on. And finally you need to give them your vehicle registration

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