You are involved in a crash. What must you do?
Right.Not quite. The answer is B.
Every driver in a crash must stop, give assistance and exchange details.
Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 287
Road scene · Safety and crashes
Two cars have crashed in the middle of a crossroad
Stop, make the scene safe, help anyone hurt and exchange your details.
Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 287Asked in road safetyShown in 2 practice questions
What it means
Two cars have crashed in the middle of a crossroad: what is the rule?
In the middle of a crossroad a white car has run into the side of the yellow car, marked by a red and yellow impact star with bits of debris scattered on the road. Both cars show their hazard lights. Whoever caused it, each driver now has the same duty: stay at the scene, deal with any danger and injury, and give the others the details they need to follow up.
What to do
- 1
Stop straight away and check for danger such as traffic, fuel or fire.
- 2
Call 000 if anyone is hurt and help the injured, moving them only if they are in immediate danger.
- 3
Give your name, address, the registration and the owner's details if the car is not yours.
Practice questions with this scene
What details do you give the other driver after a crash?
Right.Not quite. The answer is B.
Exchanging these details lets the people involved follow up on the damage.
Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 287
Common questions
- What details do you swap after a car accident in NSW?
- Your name and address, the car's registration, and the owner's details if you do not own it.
- When do you report a crash to police in NSW?
- If police do not come and a car is towed away, report it within 24 hours.
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