2024 Facts for Drivers PDF
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This document provides guidelines for interstate drivers on procedures to follow in case of a crash and when reporting emergencies. It emphasizes the importance of reporting "who, what, and where" during an emergency, while also highlighting the need for drivers to take steps to prevent future accidents whenever possible.
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Q. What procedure should the interstate driver follow if involwed in a crash? A. Ifan interstate driver is involved in a crash, the driver should: 1. ‘Take all reasonable precautions to prevent further accidents at the scene 2. Render all possible assistance to the...
Q. What procedure should the interstate driver follow if involwed in a crash? A. Ifan interstate driver is involved in a crash, the driver should: 1. ‘Take all reasonable precautions to prevent further accidents at the scene 2. Render all possible assistance to the injured when safe to do so (according to company policy) 3. Notify the police and call the company (or have someone do it for the driver if a telephone is not readily available) 4. Fill out a preliminary crash report and get the names of all witnesses 5. Be polite and give their name and company name (and show their CDL) to the police or anyone involved in the crash, as requested 6. Make no statements as to who was at fault and no state- ments to the press 7. Stay at the scene until instructed by their company to leave 8. Follow company policy on after-crash reporting ©. What are the three points to remember when reporting an emergency? A. When reporting an emergency, a driver should report the “who, what, and where” of the incident, making sure the message Is understood: 1. WHO - The driver should give their name, the place and phone number from which the driver ts calling, and where the driver will be. If the driver was not involved in the accident/emergency and knows that they must leave the scene, the driver should report that. 2. WHAT - When known, the driver should report whether it is an accident, illness, fire, or other emergency. The driver should give enough information to permit the person receiving the call to judge the type and extent of help needed. 3. WHERE - Whenever possible, the driver should indicate the route number or street name, or names of intersecting routes or streets; address of a nearby building; and direction and approximate distance from a nearby point. The driver should describe any nearby landmark(s). ral
