The 10 steps after a crash.

Switch off the engine. Turn on hazard lights. If it's dark or busy, place a red warning triangle 30–45 metres behind the vehicle. Get everyone out if it's safer than staying in.

Dial 995 for police, 994 for an ambulance, 993 for fire. In a serious accident the law requires you to report to the police within 24 hours.

If the vehicles can move and it's a minor bump, pull to the shoulder to clear traffic. Do NOT move vehicles if anyone is injured or a death has occurred — police must see the scene as-is.

Attend to the most seriously hurt first. If someone is unconscious, don't move them unless there's fire or oncoming traffic. Start CPR if they're not breathing.

Use hazard lights, headlights, and warning triangles. At night, wave a torch to slow traffic. Don't stand between vehicles.

Swap full name, ID number, phone, physical address, driver's licence number, vehicle registration and insurer with every driver involved. Do NOT admit fault at the scene.

Photograph the scene from multiple angles, all vehicles, damage, number plates, road markings and skid marks. Note the time, weather, road conditions and get names of witnesses.

Go to the nearest police station within 24 hours (even for a minor accident). You'll get an accident report number — you'll need this for insurance and VID.

Call your insurer as soon as possible — most give you 48 hours. Send them the police report, photos, and the other driver's details.

Damaged vehicles must be inspected by the Vehicle Inspection Department before being repaired or driven long distance. Book at your nearest VID depot.