What to do if you have been in a car accident

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1 What to do if you have been in a car accident

2 I ve had an accident what do I do? Follow these simple rules in the event of a car collision/accident, whether you are involved in the accident as a passenger or as a witness. A good way to remember the key points of what to do, is to remember that you need to have a: MAAS action plan: (this section is in a bigger point size?)_ Make the scene safe Assess and ask if anyone is injured Assist injured people Send for Help What to do in the case of an accident Make the scene safe Do not panic. Remain calm and alert. Turn off the car engine, put on the handbrake and put on your indicators or hazard lights and headlights (especially if it s dark) to warn other vehicles of the accident. Some new cars have a safety triangle that you can place on the road. Exit the car if you can. If you are trapped in the vehicle try to stay relaxed and wait for help. Do not smoke around any petrol/oil spills or naked flames. Assess and ask if anyone is injured Make a quick assessment of the scene and look for any trapped or injured people in the vehicles involved. Have a look around the scene to see if there is anyone looking disorientated, or perhaps an injured pedestrian lying close by. Assist injured people If someone involved in the accident is unconscious or seriously hurt, only move them if they are in immediate danger. When moving an injured person, be cautious around any obvious cuts, open wounds or broken bones. Be very careful not to twist the neck or back of an injured person. If a motorcyclist has been hurt, lift their helmet visor to see if they are OK, but do not remove their helmet. Send for Help Be aware that other vehicles and pedestrians will still be using the road Be careful around the accident site Do not stand in the middle of the road looking at your car Find a safe area to stand or sit as you wait for assistance 2

3 Calling Emergency Services (000) Be calm and clear when phoning for help and remember to state: 1. The location of the accident, with the nearest cross street if you know it. 2. Number of people trapped or injured. 3. Any fallen power lines or flammable liquids spilling. What information do I need? If your car was involved in the accident then there are a few more things that you need to do before you leave the scene. It is important to exchange details with the other driver/s involved in the accident. Try to remember the sequence of events of the accident. Use diagrams or photos to capture accident details that might otherwise be forgotten. My Details: Preferred Repairer s Name: Address: Phone: Car registration: Insurance company: Policy Number: Insurance contact details: 3

4 Accident Recording We hope you never need to refer to this section but in the case of you being involved in a collision remember to record these very important points. From each driver involved in the accident: Name of driver: Licence number: Mobile number: Vehicle registration (number plate): They were happy to talk to me? Witness details: Make sure you take some photos of the accident as well (including the number plate). If you are a bit upset or don t have a pen and paper, just take a photo of the driver s licence. Notes: 4

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