Insurance and collisionsQuestion 226 of 229

Your car hits a parked car and you cannot find the owner. What must you do?

  1. Drive away, then call the police
  2. Leave only your phone number
  3. Leave a note with your details
  4. Wait one hour and then leave
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Correct answer: Leave a note with your details

Leave a note with your name, phone number, and address. Attach the note securely to the vehicle. Also report the collision to law enforcement.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 10. Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions: Collisions, page 77

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026