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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #37549 Short Accident
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Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting all the correct responses. You will need to select more than one response.

Transcript:

In the US alone, there are 10 million car accidents every year, and the tense moments following a car accident, can be scary and stressful for everyone. Simple, avoidable mistakes could cost you time and money, or load to personal, medical and legal issues. Some of the most common mistakes to avoid after a collision: Fleeing the scene: Leaving the scene of an accident could land you in serious legal trouble. Try to remain calm and wait for law enforcement to arrive on the scene. Not reporting the accident: Even if it’s just a minor collision, always report the accident to the police. Never let someone convince you to avoid calling the police. Exchanging too much information: Do not share your driver’s license or who was at fault with the other driver; however, share this information with the police along with your current insurance. Failing to get medical advice: You may think that you wore lucky enough to escape injury, but you should always got a medical check-up after a car accident, especially if you hit your head.

What are the basic mistakes that the author asks to avoid?

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Option 2: "Running away from the accident scene."

Explanation: The text clearly states that fleeing the scene could lead to serious legal trouble. This aligns with the author's advice to remain calm and wait for law enforcement, making this option a correct answer.

Option 1: "Reporting the accident."

Explanation: The text emphasizes the importance of reporting the accident to the police, stating that one should never let someone convince them to avoid calling the police. Therefore, this option is incorrect as it suggests a mistake that the author does not advocate.

Option 3: "Getting an immediate medical attention."

Explanation: While the text advises getting a medical check-up after an accident, it does not suggest that failing to get immediate medical attention is a mistake. The phrasing of this option implies urgency that is not supported by the text, making it incorrect.

Option 4: "Taking or giving your basic information with other driver involved in the accident."

Explanation: The text advises against sharing too much information with the other driver, specifically mentioning not to share who was at fault or your driver’s license. However, it emphasizes sharing necessary information with the police, which makes this option correct.

Option 5: "Getting your vehicle repaired from any shop."

Explanation: The text does not mention anything about vehicle repairs as a mistake to avoid. Therefore, this option is irrelevant to the author's advice and is incorrect.

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