Accidents Flashcards
Highways are typically most slippery:
When it first starts to rain after a dry spell
Collisions tend to happen when:
One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
If it starts to rain on a hot day, the road is most slippery:
For the first few minutes
In emergency situations, you should:
Think before you take actions
State law requires you to ____ if an accident involves more than $750 in damage to the property of any person or if anyone is injured.
Report the collision by completing a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California to the DMV within 10 days
What is the first thing to do when you are involved in an accident where the other driver is injured?
Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move him/her
What should you do if you are involved in a minor collision with a parked vehicle without anyone in it?
- Leave a note on the vehicle to let the owner know about the incident
- Report the accident immediately to local police
When would you need to complete and submit a written report (SR1) to the DMV?
When property damage is more than $750 or if there are any injuries
Which of the following is true about safety belts and collisions?
They increase your chances of survival in most types of collisions
Which of the following will help you to avoid being hit from behind?
Signaling at least 100 feet before turning
You are being chased by a police vehicle with its lights and sirens activated. You ignore the warning to stop and speed away. During the chase, a person is seriously injured. You are subject to:
Imprisonment in a state prison for up to seven years
You must file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR1) with DMV when:
You are involved in a collision and there is an injury
You must notify law enforcement and file a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR1) with DMV if:
You are involved in a collision and there is a death
