Oh My Guard
Road & Ride

There has been an accident

Four questions that bring up the right number, then a checklist for the record you will need later. No assessment of injuries, and no judgement about fault.

Before anything else

Move out of live traffic if you can do so safely. Hazard lights on. Then answer these — each one just brings up the right number.

  1. Is anyone unconscious, not breathing, or bleeding heavily?

    If you are unsure, treat the answer as yes.

  2. Is anyone injured, even if they say they are fine?

    People walk away from crashes and collapse later.

  3. Is a vehicle blocking traffic or in a dangerous position?

  4. Is another vehicle or person involved?

Photographs are worth most in the first few minutes.