Pull over safely – Get onto the shoulder/left side if you can. Avoid stopping on bends or near intersections.
Flick on your hazards – Let other drivers know straight away.
Make sure others can see you: If you’ve got a warning triangle, pop it 50–100m behind the car. At night, leave your lights on.
Stay inside if it’s busy – Keep your seatbelt on and wait for help.
Call for help – Roadside assist, your insurer, or 000 if it’s really unsafe.
Don’t muck around fixing big stuff – Only do little things (like a tyre change) if you know how and it’s safe.
If You Have an Accident
Check if anyone’s hurt – Yourself, passengers, the other driver. Call 000 if needed.
Hazards on, move cars if safe – If they still drive, get them off the road.
Swap details – Make sure you both get: Name, phone, address. Licence number. Number plate. Insurance info.
Take pics & notes – Damage, number plates, the scene, road conditions, time and place.
Don’t admit fault – Just share info. Insurance will sort out who’s to blame.
Ring the cops if: Someone’s injured or worse. A driver looks drunk or on drugs. Cars need towing or there’s major property damage.Let your insurer know – Report it as soon as you can.
Quick Tips
Always keep a charged phone, hi-vis vest, torch, and first aid kit in the car.
Stay calm, be polite, and put safety first.
Never leave the scene of a crash, even a small one.
