At the scene · 00:18
What information should you get from the other driver?
The contact, insurance and vehicle details Jared recommends recording before you leave the accident scene.
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Make the details easy to find later
This short focuses on gathering the other driver’s full name and phone number, plus photographs of their insurance card, driver’s license, vehicle and license plate. Recording those details gives you a practical starting point for follow-up.
Keep the information with your accident records
Save the information alongside your scene photos and notes. Jared emphasizes getting a usable record, particularly when police have not arrived to document the collision.
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What information do you need to get from the other driver? Make sure you get their full name and phone number. Take pictures of their insurance card, their driver’s license, their car and their license plate.
Make sure that you get as much information as you can so that you can contact them after the accident if the police haven’t shown up.
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