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

The priority after a collision is to secure the scene and reduce danger. Stop your vehicle immediately to prevent further crashes or confusion. If it’s safe to do so, move the vehicle out of the traffic lane or onto the shoulder to remove it from the flow of traffic. This minimizes the risk to you and other drivers and makes it easier for responders to reach the scene. After you’ve stopped and moved to a safe location (if possible), you can check for injuries and call for help if needed, then exchange information with the other party. If you can’t move the vehicle, stay at the scene, use hazard lights, and get help as soon as you can. The other options either skip the essential first step or assume actions that aren’t safe or appropriate before stopping and securing the scene.

The priority after a collision is to secure the scene and reduce danger. Stop your vehicle immediately to prevent further crashes or confusion. If it’s safe to do so, move the vehicle out of the traffic lane or onto the shoulder to remove it from the flow of traffic. This minimizes the risk to you and other drivers and makes it easier for responders to reach the scene.

After you’ve stopped and moved to a safe location (if possible), you can check for injuries and call for help if needed, then exchange information with the other party. If you can’t move the vehicle, stay at the scene, use hazard lights, and get help as soon as you can. The other options either skip the essential first step or assume actions that aren’t safe or appropriate before stopping and securing the scene.

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