After a Car Collision: What the Law Says and What to Do

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About Course

Even a small bump can be upsetting and confusing. This course explains, step by step, what to do after a collision – staying safe, helping anyone injured, the legal duty to stop and exchange details, when you must report to the police within 24 hours, and how to deal with your insurer afterwards.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information based on The Highway Code. It is not legal advice. If you are unsure about your legal duties after a collision, contact the police or seek legal advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know how to make the scene safe and when to call 999
  • Understand your legal duty to stop and exchange details
  • Know when and how to report a collision to the police within 24 hours
  • Gather the right information for your insurer and avoid common mistakes

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Stay safe and get help
  • Your legal duties: stopping, details and reporting
  • Information to collect and dealing with insurers

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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