25/10/2026
🚗 WOULD YOU KNOW? – You’ve had a bump… now what?
Your hands are shaking, the other driver gets out and suddenly you realise…
Nobody ever really told you what you’re supposed to do next.
Even a minor collision can be stressful, so knowing what to do before it ever happens can make a huge difference.
This week’s Would You Know? is all about what happens AFTER a collision.
🛑 STOP
If you’re involved in a collision where injury or certain damage has occurred, you must stop. Driving away could be an offence – even if the damage looks minor.
⚠️ MAKE IT SAFE
If it’s safe and appropriate, switch off your engine, put your hazard lights on and check that everyone is OK. Think about your own safety before getting out, particularly on a fast road.
📝 EXCHANGE DETAILS
Depending on the circumstances, you may need to exchange your name and address and provide other relevant details. Make a note of the other vehicle’s registration, make, model and colour and obtain insurance information.
📸 TAKE PHOTOS
If it’s safe, photograph the vehicles, damage, road layout, signs, markings and anything else that could be important later.
👀 ANY WITNESSES?
Ask independent witnesses for their name and contact details. Their account could prove extremely useful.
👮 DO YOU NEED TO TELL THE POLICE?
There are circumstances where a collision must be reported to the police. If the required details aren’t exchanged at the scene, for example, you may need to report the collision as soon as reasonably practicable and, in any case, within 24 hours.
🤐 DON’T GET INTO AN ARGUMENT ABOUT FAULT
Stay calm, be polite and stick to the facts. The roadside isn’t the place to decide who was responsible.
And, of course, if anyone is injured or there is an immediate danger, call 999.
You might never need any of this information – and hopefully you won’t.
But once those L plates come off, being a good driver isn’t just about knowing how to control a car.
It’s about knowing what to do when things don’t go according to plan.
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