A road traffic accident occurs every minute in the world, which takes the number of annual road traffic accidents in the world to a staggering 5.25 million. No wonder road traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of human fatalities in the world. An overwhelming majority of the road traffic accidents occur due to speeding and rash driving, followed by poor weather, and usage of mobile phones while driving.
In Qatar the Traffic Department has put various measures in place to minimise the occurrence of accidents, these include mobile traffic radars, speed cams, and also the introduction of hefty penalties against erring motorists. Accidents regardless of how minor they might be are to be reported to the authorities immediately.
Since accidents do not come with a warning, motorists are advised to always carry the following documents with them:
- Vehicle registration papers
- Valid driving license
- Car insurance papers
In case of an accident, these are the documents the first reporting officer will seek from you. Make sure you carry these documents, and all these must be valid and up to date.
If you face the misfortune of being involved in an accident, in addition to making sure that you possess all the documents, you must not panic and handle the situation with tact. Below are the few things that you must do in case of an accident:
Check for injuries
Make sure to check yourself and any passengers travelling with you for any injuries. If the injuries are minor administer a first-aid until the professional emergency response teams arrive at the scene. If the accident involves another vehicle, check the passengers of that vehicle for the same. If the injuries look bad make absolutely sure that none of the injured are moved until the emergency response teams arrive at the site of the accident.
