Ch. 10 · Accidents & Disaster

When a traffic accident occurs, you must report to a police officer the location of the accident, the number of injured persons, the severity of injuries, and other details.

[True / False · Easy]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The Rules of the Road 1(3) clearly states: "Report to a police officer the location of the accident, the number of injured persons, the severity of injuries, the extent of property damage, the cargo of the vehicles involved in the accident, etc., and receive instructions." Reporting to a police officer is the driver's duty.

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

Hikari
Hikari
Do I really have to report every little detail? Can't I just call if someone's seriously hurt?
Momoka
Momoka
Actually, you must report all of it — location, number of injured, how serious, everything! It's your legal duty as a driver.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh wow, I didn't realize it was that strict.
Momoka
Momoka
Think of it this way: the police need the full picture to help everyone properly. So this one's true!

Source: Ch. 10 Accidents & Disaster · Section (第１節 交通事故のとき) · 1(3) 事故が発生した場所、負傷者数や負傷の程度、物の損壊の程度、事故にあつた車の積載物などを警察官に報告し、指示を受ける。

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