MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

What type of crash does NOT require a report unless it involves a fatality?

1. Deliberate crash

2. Minor crash

3. Hit and run

4. Single-vehicle crash

The correct answer is: Deliberate crash

The correct choice is a deliberate crash, which refers to an incident where the collision is intentionally caused by one or more parties involved. Such crashes often involve behavior that is premeditated, such as aiming to harm another vehicle or driver. In many jurisdictions, reporting requirements for crashes focus on certain criteria such as injury severity, property damage thresholds, or fatalities. When it comes to deliberate crashes, unless there is a fatality, these incidents may not trigger the same reporting obligations that are applied to other types of crashes that typically necessitate a police report. In contrast, minor crashes, hit-and-run incidents, and single-vehicle crashes generally have clear reporting requirements due to their implications for public safety, insurance claims, and liability issues. Minor crashes usually deal with incidents that result in less severe damage or injury and often must be reported irrespective of whether there is a fatality involved. Hit-and-run situations are critical to report because they involve a party failing to fulfill their legal obligation to provide information after a crash, which has significant legal ramifications. Single-vehicle crashes can also require reporting, especially if they result in injury, significant property damage, or any hazardous situation for other road users.