You've been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy?
- A Stop, then report the incident to the police within 24 hours
- B Leave the scene. Do not report the incident if there are no witnesses
- C Stop, then report the incident to the police after 48 hours
- D Leave the scene. Do not report the incident if there were no injuries
Why this is the answer
If you're involved in an incident that causes damage or injury to a person or property, you must stop. You must also give your details to anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask for them. If you do not do this, you must inform the police as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Leave the scene. Do not report the incident if there are no witnesses — Leaving the scene of damage is an offence whether anyone saw it or not.
- C
- Stop, then report the incident to the police after 48 hours — Forty-eight hours is beyond the period the law allows.
- D
- Leave the scene. Do not report the incident if there were no injuries — Injury is not the test; damage to property brings its own duty to report.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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