You have a minor collision with the car ahead on an ordinary road with two lanes each way. No one is hurt and both cars can still be driven. What is the most appropriate action?
After an accident you must stop at once, take measures and exchange personal details (Article 54(1) of the Road Traffic Act), and if only the vehicles were damaged it is also important to prevent a secondary accident with following cars and congestion. Also recall that arguing while leaving the cars stopped in the lane is prohibited (Article 49(1)5).
Answer: ③
Explanation
After a crash, Road Traffic Act Article 54(1) requires you to stop at once, take necessary measures and exchange personal details. If no one is hurt and only the cars are damaged, record the evidence and then move the cars to a safe spot to prevent secondary accidents with following traffic and congestion. Leaving the cars in the lane while arguing is prohibited by Article 49(1)5.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 제54조 제1항·제2항, 제49조 제1항 제5호