If involved in a minor accident with no injuries, what is the first step you should take?

When involved in a minor accident with no injuries, moving the vehicles out of traffic is critical for several reasons. First, it enhances the safety of all individuals involved as well as other road users. Remaining in an active traffic situation can lead to further accidents or injuries.

By moving the vehicles to a safe location, such as the shoulder of the road or a nearby parking lot, you help prevent congestion and decrease the risk of additional incidents occurring. Taking this proactive step allows everyone to attend to the situation more calmly and assess damages without the added stress of traffic passing by.

Engaging with other involved parties, documenting the incident, and contacting authorities (if necessary) can all happen more efficiently once the vehicles are secured away from oncoming traffic. Although exchanging insurance details is important, it should occur after ensuring that the situation is safe and that vehicles are out of harm's way.