Car Crash Process Essay

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Car crashes can be really crazy and confusing so hopefully after reading this you will know more on what to do. Now I am going to be talking about the five main things you need to know when either being in or witnessing a crash. When involved in a car crash it is very important to follow these five steps. The first step is talking about Stopping Immediately. If you are in a car crash and you do not remain at the scene of the crash in which you are involved in you will be penalized. Your driver's license could be taken or suspended for up to a year or more. You could also be given a jail sentence for up to a year and possibly a fine up to 2,500 dollars. The second one is Render Aid. If anyone who appears to be seriously injured such action …show more content…

The third one is Traffic Clearance. If the crash is involved with property damage and their is no injuries the law allows for the operator of the vehicle to move the vehicle as soon as possible off the roadway or freeway main lines, shoulders, medians, or adjacent areas to location on the exit ramp, shoulder,etc. It is required that the operator remains at the spot the crash happened until all other requirements are fulfilled. The fourth one is Contact the Police. If the crash results in injuries, death, or at least $1,500 in total property damage you must call either the police, sheriff, or highway patrol as soon as possible or available. This rule applies to all types of crashes. You will also be asked to provide insurance information to the Financial Responsibility Section, Driver License Division. The fifth one is Exchange Information. This information is required to be exchanged between drivers or other people involved. You will need, your name, address, vehicle registration number, insurance information including; agent or providers name and phone number, if the owner of the vehicle isn’t seen then leave a note that provides information required to a police officer at the scene of the crash that is exempt to anyone except the police

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