What should I do if I encounter a traffic accident when traveling abroad?

As the Spring Festival approaches, many families in China will choose to travel abroad and feel the breath of the New Year in a foreign country. So what should I do if I accidentally encounter a traffic accident abroad? Get to know me together.

1. Don't leave at will.

No matter when and where a traffic accident happens, no matter whether it is the perpetrator or not, you are not allowed to leave at will, which is clearly stipulated in the laws of many countries. In the United States, for example, if there are injured people in the accident, they will be fined from $5,000 to $20,000 without authorization, and those who are serious will be imprisoned for more than ten years. Even if it is a small accident, leaving without authorization may lead to the suspension of driver's license.

Be polite, but don't apologize.

Some people casually say "I'm sorry" when there is a traffic accident, but this is the least desirable, because once this happens, it means that you will bear all the consequences caused by the accident by default.

If the accident is serious, check whether anyone needs medical assistance as soon as possible.

And try not to move the vehicle until the police arrive, unless it causes a serious traffic jam.

4. Contact your insurance company.

For those who leave for road trip, they can contact their car rental companies directly, and they will arrange trailers or change vehicles in time. In addition, try to choose all risks when renting a car.

Don't try to settle it easily.

When a minor accident happens and we are the responsible party, it may be wise to settle with the other party, because the insurance company's compensation is not involved and the premium will not rise, but the settlement should be cautious. Without the reconciliation of legal procedures, it is easy to be caught and prosecuted in the name of escape. Theoretically, calling the police is always the safest solution.

6. Insist on physical examination

When the car accident happened, everyone was very nervous and could not accurately judge the injury. Some head and neck injuries may not show up immediately. Therefore, when you are not the party that caused the accident, if the police ask about you, don't say nothing, because the police will probably write "No injuries" in the report, which will be more troublesome when there are problems or want to check in the future.

7. Exchange information

After the accident, the two drivers need to exchange vehicle information and contact information. These are normal, but we should also be alert to information leakage. Don't let the other person take a driver's license photo, and it is best not to provide your home address.

8. Look for witnesses first

If there are witnesses at the time of the incident, especially when the parties are not themselves, we must find the witnesses at the first time. Leave the contact information of the witness for future communication.

9. Don't sign any documents unless asked by the police or insurance company.

Finally, I hope everyone can drive safely, have a happy New Year and try to avoid being involved in traffic accidents.