Make sure that the car is properly secured, with the handbrake or parking brake engaged to stop the vehicle from rolling away.
Immediately after the accident, you’ll need to stop your car and switch the engine off.
Your safety – the safety of your passengers – is a top priority, so after the accident make sure that you check everyone over.
You’ll also want to activate your car’s hazard lights to inform other road users of the issue.
A car accident can turn life upside down in an instant.