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Insurance and collisionsQuestion 229 of 229

You were not at fault in a collision that needs a DMV report. Must you file the SR 1?

  1. No, only the driver at fault files
  2. Yes, each driver must file one
  3. No, the police will file it for you
  4. Yes, but only if you are under 21
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Correct answer: Yes, each driver must file one

Each driver files, whether or not at fault. This includes collisions on private property.

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