If You're in a Crash: What the Law Requires

When something breaks or a crash is unavoidable: what to do in the moment, and what the law requires after.

What this lesson covers

Explain why leaving the scene of a crash is illegal, no matter who caused it
List the information you're expected to exchange with the other driver
Decide when it's safe to move a vehicle out of a traffic lane after a crash
Recognize that crash-reporting thresholds and penalties vary by state

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