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You're in a collision. What do you do?
Knowing what to do in the event of a collision is the best way to be prepared. If you find yourself in a fender bender, here are the steps to follow:
Make sure everyone is safe
Your first priority is to get help for anyone who may be hurt.
Pull over
If possible, pull over to the shoulder or curb lane, put your hood up and turn your flashers on to prevent secondary collisions.
Exchange information
Exchange names, contact information, driver's licence and plate numbers and their expiration dates, vehicle make and model, insurance policy numbers and the vehicle owner's name and address(if the driver is not the owner).
Write it down
Record the:
- Date, time and location of the accident.
- Your speed and direction.
- Road and weather conditions.
- Who did what and when.
- Damage to the vehicles or any other property.
- Names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses.
Please note that you do not need to report to police if only property damage was sustained. For information on when to notify police, visit our website and click on "Claims".
For more information, watch The 60-Second Driver on CTV.
