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Insurance and collisionsQuestion 228 of 229

A collision caused more than $1,000 in property damage. Within how many days must you report it to DMV?

  1. 10 days
  2. 24 hours
  3. 5 days
  4. 30 days
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Correct answer: 10 days

A report to DMV is also due if anyone was hurt, even slightly.

Source: California Driver's Handbook (DL 600, California DMV, 2025), Section 10. Financial Responsibility, Insurance Requirements, and Collisions: Reporting a Collision, page 78

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026