• sound the horn;
• keep to the right;
• turn away from oncoming traffic, even if you must leave the road; and/or
• drive off the road, into an open field if possible.

If you are about to be hit from the rear, and there are no vehicles in front of you:

• press the accelerator and move away as quickly as possible;
• be ready to apply your brakes if there is no room to move;
• brace yourself between the steering wheel and the seat; and
• press the back of your head firmly against the head rest.

If you are about to be hit from the side:

• keep a tight grip on the steering wheel; and
• prepare to turn fast so that you can try to control the car.

If you are about to be hit from the front:

• use your arms and hands to protect your face from breaking glass; and
• throw yourself against the seat to keep from hitting the steering wheel or windshield.

In the event you are involved in a crash:

• You must stop the car immediately - if you do not stop, you have violated the law.
• Take precautions to prevent further crashes at the scene.
• Do whatever you can to help those who have been injured.
• Contact the nearest law enforcement agency. Try to insure that someone informs a law enforcement officer immediately.

The law protects persons who stop and render aid at the scene of an accident from civil liability except for intentional wrongdoing or unruly conduct.

You are required by law to make an immediate report to the nearest enforcement officer or agency of any crash when any person is killed or injured or the total damage to cars and other property appears to amount to $1,000 or more. Failure to make the report may result in prosecution, and your driver license could be suspended. You should also report any crash to your insurance company. In certain cases, North Carolina law also requires the driver of a vehicle involved in a reportable crash to provide proof of financial responsibility (liability insurance) on forms provided by the Division of Motor Vehicles. These forms must be completed and filed with the DMV.

Three things you must do if involved in a crash:

1. Provide your name, address, driver license number, vehicle registration number and the name of your vehicle insurance company.
   
   
2. Be sure to obtain the same information from others who were involved in the crash.
   
   
3. If you do not know the occupants of the other vehicle or the owner of damaged property, write down all the information you can gather and give it to the nearest law enforcement officer.