What information should you find out if you're involved in a collision where someone is injured?
- A Whether the driver owns the other vehicle involved
- B Whether the other driver is licensed to drive
- C The occupation of the other driver
- D The other driver’s vehicle insurance details
Why this is the answer
If you're involved in a collision where someone is injured, your first priority is to warn other traffic and call the emergency services. Make sure you have all the information you need before you leave the scene - such as the other driver's name, phone number and insurance details. Do not ride your motorcycle if it's unroadworthy.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Whether the driver owns the other vehicle involved — Who owns the vehicle does not matter. The insurance is what pays, and it may be in another name.
- B
- Whether the other driver is licensed to drive — You have no way to check a licence at the roadside, and the police will deal with that.
- C
- The occupation of the other driver — What someone does for a living has nothing to do with the collision or the claim.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — rule 286–287
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
Where this question comes from
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