What to Do in a Car Crash

Well, this is what to do in a car crash, most of this info is from SAS survival handbook, the dangerous book for boys and my god (google) so um lets get started.(oh and this is my first instructable so dont be to harsh)

Step 1 If it is a minor accident

Information to collect if possible at the time of incident



Contact details including names, addresses and telephone numbers of drivers, pedestrians and passengers involved. If a party is driving within the course of his employment, take both the driver and the employer's details. It may be worth noting a description of the driver, location and any distinguishing features
Time and date of the accident
Gather as many vehicle details including vehicle make, model, registration number, colour, any modifications and if relevant, the number of passengers in each vehicle
Whether the parties were using headlights and/or indicator lights
The weather, visibility and lighting conditions, including street lighting
Name, "collar number" and force details of any police officer attending and other emergency services details if appropriate
Identify the damage to each vehicle involved.
Identify any injuries to persons involved
If you have a camera, take some photographs of the accident scene


Useful information to jot down at the time or after the accident



A full description of what happened including sketches of the vehicles positioning.
Estimated speed of the vehicles involved
The type of road
A description of the scene of the accident, including any relevant road markings, signals, obstructions etc (i.e. skip outside property at road junction)
Whether the parties were using headlights or indicator


Reporting



It is an offence to refuse to give details to the other driver following an accident, if there has been injury or property damage
Accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours
Inform your insurance company of the accident as quickly as possible. The company may refuse to insure you if you have not notified them of the accident within the time period set out in the policy.

Comments

[wtp1981]

It's all true, I've read the SAS survival guide (more than one). A few years ago I drove into a tree with 90km/h. I think I survived because I stayed calm. I wasn't unconscious that was a real help. I got out of the car by myself, I had to because there was a lot of smoke and leaking fluids. I have one tip to add... stay awake till you're sure that you're live is in good hands; because they (medical staff etc.) control your situation now and it's not your problem anymore till you wake up in the hospital. Good Instructable! Sorry for my English, it's not my first language.

[dunkleman]

A friend of mine who is a paramedic once told me that the ones who stay awake all the way to the hospital are usually the ones who survive. But that really depends on the severity of the incident. Staying awake till you're in the clear is a great idea though

[wtp1981]

... and some foto's! LOL

[twocvbloke]

So what do you do if you're unconscious? :S

[bmlbytes]

In the United States, all working and connected phones MUST provide access to emergency services by dialing 911, even if the phone does not have paid service. In otherwords, if you have a charged cell phone, but the phone is not activated, it will still call 911 for an emergency. All pay phones allow access to 911, as do any landline. If calling from a cell phone, be especially clear about your location, as cell phones sometimes connect you to the wrong police/law enforcement station. State the city and, (if near the border of a state/country) the state/providence. The very first thing to do, in any situation other than a minor "fender bender" is to dial 911. Police will help assess damages, help you exchange information, and call for other emergency services if needed (not to mention help with some medical problems if an ambulance has not arrived). I don't know where jackdaun is from, but here in the US, do NOT dial 000, instead dial 911. It works on every phone.

[computer_gui]

good to mention that if a person is severely injured its sometimes better to leave them alone and let the paramedics take care of it because improperly moving someone could do more harm than good other than that good points

[Browncoat]

"Accidents must be reported to the police within 24 hours"

That will vary on the local laws. Here, it isn't *required* to report to the police. (If it's a very minor accident, many people don't bother with getting a police report. They just deal w/each other & each other's insurance companies.)

[chalky]

not hear in the UK they dont! infact if nobodys injured you dont evaen call them at all. Good bit of advice in this 'ible' though cheers:)

[cprocjr]

That was quick and well done.

[bumpus]

Very well done, and a mighty quick entry, time-wise 5/5