minor the car accident, it is important that the police always be notified. This is essential if any repairs should be needed because the police will write a report that the car insurance company will use to determine who should pay for the said repairs. As well, should your car be unsafe to drive away in, the police can assist in calling a towing company to help retrieve your car and get it off the road in a safe manner. Check Your Surroundings Before Exiting Your Car In order to properly handle this minor accident, you will have to get out of your car and talk with the police and the other driver. However, before you do this, check to make sure that it is safe for you to do so. If you are on a busy road that has a lot of traffic, wait until the road is clear before you get out of your car. If it does not look safe enough to get out of your car, stay inside the vehicle until the police arrive and assist you. Take extra caution if the accident has happened on a highway or if it has happened at night. Since your visibility is reduced in the dark it will be much harder to properly assess your surroundings. Exchange Information with the Other Driver Once you know it is safe to exit your vehicle, it is important that you and the other driver involved in the accident exchange all necessary information.