Driver Responsibilities and Special Knowledge, Part 2
Question 1: Describe what to do in a collision when hit from behind, from the side, and from the front.
Answer 1: If you are involved in a collision, do what you can to reduce your injuries and to prevent a secondary collision.If a vehicle hits you from behind, press yourself backwards into your seat and press your head against the headrest. If needed, press the brakes to stop your vehicle from hitting the next car in front of you. If you are hit from the side, you can try to steer the vehicle and use the brakes to avoid a secondary collision. If you are hit from the front, try to turn your vehicle before the collision so that you receive only a glancing blow. This will reduce the damage and risk of injuries. Your air bag may deploy, so be prepared.Always use a seatbelt with a shoulder restraint. It will reduce injuries should a collision occur.
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Question 2: Discuss what to do if you are approaching the scene of a collision.
Answer 2: When you approach a collision that you were not involved in and did not witness, keep your eyes on the road, stay alert for distracted drivers that may be around, and move with the flow of traffic until you have passed. Do not stop at the scene of an accident unless emergency help has not yet arrived and you are qualified to render assistance. (Assistance may be as simple as calling emergency response on your cell phone, so consider all the ways you may be of help if help has not yet arrived.) If emergency vehicles are on the scene, stay alert for emergency personnel. Follow any instructions they may give you. Take care to stay out of their way.
Question 3: Explain the proper procedure when involved in a collision with a parked car.
Answer 3: If you should happen to hit a parked car that damages the vehicle in question, you have an obligation to stop and attempt to locate the damaged car's owner. If the car is parked in front of a house, knock at the house to see if the owner is present. If it is parked at a single business, check inside to see if you can find the owner. If the car is parked at a mall or on a street with many places the owner might be, wait as long as possible to see if you can speak with the owner. If you cannot locate the owner and cannot wait for his or her return, leave a note somewhere on the damaged vehicle with your contact information and insurance information. Also include the date and time of the accident.
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