Roadside emergencies and crashes — Michigan Permit Test

Roadside emergencies and crashes on the Michigan permit test — 6 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

If you are involved in a crash, do not drive away; leaving the scene is against the law and punishable by fines, jail time or both.

People who are hurt need help and the facts, and the law requires you to stay.

Leaving the scene of a crash is against the law and punishable by fines, jail time or both.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.65

Vehicles in crashes without serious injury or death should be moved off the main roadway by a licensed driver if they can be driven and it is safe, to a safe place such as the shoulder, the median or a nearby parking lot.

Leaving damaged cars in the lane causes more crashes behind them.

Vehicles involved in crashes that do not result in serious injury or death shall be moved from the main roadway by the driver or a passenger with a valid driver’s license if the vehicle can be driven and it is safe to do so.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.65

After a crash, exchange names, addresses, license numbers, registration and insurance information with the other drivers involved.

Each driver needs the others' details to report the crash and make claims.

Exchange names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, registration and insurance information with the other drivers involved in the crash.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.65

Notify the police after a crash if there are injuries or property damage exceeding $1,000.

Serious crashes need an official report for safety and insurance.

Notify the police if there are injuries or property damage exceeding $1,000.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.65

If your car becomes disabled, pull as far off the roadway as possible, turn on your four-way emergency lights and stay inside with your seat belt fastened.

Being off the road and inside the car is the best protection from passing traffic.

Activate your four-way emergency lights and stay inside your vehicle with your seat belt securely fastened.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.67

If you must leave a disabled vehicle, walk directly to a safe place far from the road; it is dangerous and illegal for a pedestrian to walk on the freeway.

A person on foot beside freeway traffic has no protection at all.

Remember that it is dangerous and illegal for a pedestrian to walk on the freeway.
What Every Driver Must Know, p.67

On the test

What does the law say about leaving the scene of a crash you were in?

It is illegal, with fines or jail. People who are hurt need help and the facts, and the law requires you to stay. What Every Driver Must Know, p.65: “Leaving the scene of a crash is against the law and punishable by fines, jail time or both.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against What Every Driver Must Know, published by the Michigan Department of State, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-10-03.