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After any crash, why should you write down the names and contact details of witnesses who are not involved in the collision?
- A.Their details replace the police report
- B.Witnesses are required to pay part of the damages
- C.Witness names are needed to complete your logbook
- D.Independent witnesses often leave quickly, and their accounts can be essential to the later investigation
Correct answer
D. Independent witnesses often leave quickly, and their accounts can be essential to the later investigation
Why
People who saw the crash but have no stake in it are the most credible sources later, and they disappear within minutes. Capturing who they are, while memories and people are still at the scene, is a standard part of a good accident report.
Manual topic: Accidents - Reporting · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-160).