applying your smart driving skills At the scene of a crash think about You in the driver’s seat You arrive at the scene of a crash  driving tip Strategies: assisting at a crash scene You are involved in a crash  Legal responsibilities  132 You have certain legal responsibilities if:  In either of these cases, you are legally required to: Here are some of the ways you might be able to help:  When driving by a crash  scene, don’t obstruct  traffic by slowing down  more than necessary. Stay  focused on your driving  to avoid causing another  crash. If other drivers have been involved in a crash, they may need assistance. As you round a curve, you hear the sound of screeching  brakes followed by a crash. You slow down and see that  the car in front of you has rear-ended a truck.  What should you do?  If you arrive at the scene of  a crash, you may decide to  stop and help. Think about  what you would do. What  would you like others to do if  you were involved in a crash? • Make sure your vehicle is parked away from the crash  where it won’t obstruct other traffic or emergency  vehicles.  • Take measures to alert other drivers that there has been  a crash — for example, set up warning triangles. This will help to avoid further crashes and injuries.  • Call for emergency services if necessary. Consider  carrying a cellphone for emergency situations.  • Stay with injured people until help arrives.  • Do not let anyone smoke or light matches near the  scene. There could be a fuel leak.  • you’re involved in a crash  • other drivers have a crash because of something you do.  1. Remain at the scene.  2. Give all reasonable assistance. Call for emergency services if  you can and if necessary. 