- If vehicles are drivable, move them off the road as much as possible. If unable to move the vehicles, set up warning signals or flares at a safe distance to alert other traffic.
- Call provincial or local police, depending on the collision's location.
- Offer help by providing the police with your name, address, vehicle's owner information, vehicle plate and permit number, and liability insurance card.
- Collect names, addresses, and phone numbers of all witnesses.
- If damages are under $2,000, you don't need to report it to the police, but you're still required to exchange information with other affected drivers.
- Obtain the tow truck operator's name, license number, and company if your vehicle must be towed, and confirm where it is being towed.
- Contact your insurance company if you plan to make a claim as soon as possible.
- Call for help or ask someone else to call.
- Turn off all engines, activate emergency flashers, and set up warning signals, flares, or have someone warn approaching drivers.
- Avoid smoking, lighting matches, or placing flares near vehicles in case of a fuel leak. Do not move injured individuals unless there is a risk of fire or explosion.
- If trained in first aid, treat injuries according to their urgency (e.g., clear airways, provide rescue breathing, or stop bleeding with a clean cloth).
- If untrained in first aid, use common sense by covering the person with a jacket or blanket to reduce shock.
- Stay with injured individuals until help arrives.
- Keep everyone involved in the collision away from disabled vehicles.