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What to do in a road traffic collision

Many people are unsure of what to do when they are involved in a road traffic collision. Here are the essential details to remember should you experience a road traffic collision.

If you are involved in a crash or stop to give assistance

When calling the emergency services, R.E.A.C.T.

How to identify your location on a motorway

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You will see signs like the example above when you travel along the motorway. These are important when notifying the emergency services of a collision or calling for assistance if you have broken down.

If you have to call for help, provide all this information to the phone operator so they can co-ordinate a quicker response to the situation.

Information you need to record

In minor collisions when nobody is injured, ensure that you take and record the following information before leaving the scene:

Notify your insurance company as soon as possible of the collision.

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