When the Accident Occurs
Dealing with the two basic concerns can be done using a 6-step accident response procedure for drivers to follow.
Step 1: Stop, stay calm
Step 2: Turn on your emergency flashers as an immediate warning signal. Then do a quick evaluation of accident victims, if any, and provide assistance. Next, set out emergency warning devices on the roadway.
Step 3: Either contact local law enforcement personnel and your supervisor or arrange to have someone do it for you. Be courteous and cooperative when providing information to authorities. Never admit guilt or liability at the scene of an accident. Never leave the scene of an accident.
Step 4: Write down names, license numbers and other information regarding the accident and those people involved in it. Draw a simple diagram of the accident scene. The more detail you can provide, the better it will be for insurance and/or legal purposes later. If you have a camera for use at the accident scene, document the situation with photographs from various angles.
Step 5: After the vehicle has been secured, warning devices put in place, assistance rendered to injured person(s) (if any), and law enforcement personnel contacted, communicate the accident to your supervisor.
Step 6: Complete Vehicle Accident Report Form at the scene of the accident.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
6-5. After the vehicle has been secured, warning devices put in place, assistance rendered to the injured persons (if any), and law enforcement personnel contacted, the driver should _____.
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