What to Do If Someone Gets Out of Their Car

If someone gets out of their car after an accident or during a road rage incident, prioritize your safety above all else. Stay in your vehicle with doors locked and windows up, as your car provides protection and prevents confrontation escalation. Assess the person’s demeanor and intent. If they appear aggressive, threatening, or violent, don’t engage or exit your vehicle. Call 911 immediately, reporting your location and describing the threatening behavior. Many states allow the defensive use of vehicles to escape imminent danger. 

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If safe, drive away to a public location like a police station, fire station, or busy business. If the person approaches peacefully after an accident to exchange information, you can cautiously exit in well-lit, populated areas during daylight, keeping your phone ready to call for help. Never engage in arguments or physical confrontations, regardless of who’s at fault. Document everything using your phone to photograph the scene, other vehicles, and the individual if safe, and record video of threatening behavior as evidence. If trapped and feeling threatened, call 911 and stay on the line while describing ongoing events. Your vehicle can serve as defensive protection; use it if necessary to escape danger. Don’t be the aggressor or leave your vehicle during heated confrontations. Road rage incidents can escalate unpredictably, so de-escalation and escape always surpass confrontation. After reaching safety, file police reports documenting threats or assault for potential criminal charges and civil claims.

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