Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

If the injury is minor, you may omit reporting to a police officer.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 2 clearly states: "Even for minor injuries, you must report to a police officer." Reporting to a police officer is mandatory even for minor injuries and cannot be omitted. This is an important duty because aftereffects may develop later.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

Hikari
Hikari
If it's just a scratch or something minor, do I really need to bother the police?
Momoka
Momoka
Yes, you absolutely do! Even minor injuries must be reported — no exceptions. Aftereffects can show up later and become serious.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, I guess you never know what might happen down the line.
Momoka
Momoka
Exactly! Better safe than sorry. So this one's definitely false — you can't skip reporting!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第１節 交通事故のとき) · 2 医師の診断を受けること 軽いけがでも、必ず警察官に届け、外傷がなくても頭部などに強い衝撃を受けたときは、医師の診断を受けましよう。

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