If you are involved in a collision, the first step to take is to stop and move off the roadway if safe.

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If you are involved in a collision, the first step to take is to stop and move off the roadway if safe.

The first thing to do after a crash is to focus on safety. Stop your vehicle and, if you can do so without risking yourself or others, move it off the roadway to a safe area. Clearing the roadway reduces the chance of a secondary crash and makes it easier for responders to reach the scene. Once you’re in a safe spot, you can check for injuries and exchange information with the other driver, and call for help if someone’s hurt or there’s substantial damage. The other options miss the immediate safety and legal steps: continuing to drive away leaves the scene, which can be illegal; talking on the roadway creates a hazard; and calling a friend doesn’t address safety or the required actions at the scene.

The first thing to do after a crash is to focus on safety. Stop your vehicle and, if you can do so without risking yourself or others, move it off the roadway to a safe area. Clearing the roadway reduces the chance of a secondary crash and makes it easier for responders to reach the scene.

Once you’re in a safe spot, you can check for injuries and exchange information with the other driver, and call for help if someone’s hurt or there’s substantial damage. The other options miss the immediate safety and legal steps: continuing to drive away leaves the scene, which can be illegal; talking on the roadway creates a hazard; and calling a friend doesn’t address safety or the required actions at the scene.

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