Delaware Driver Education State Practice Test

If you get into a minor accident with damage under $500, when should you call the police?

1. Always

2. If someone is injured

3. If you feel unsafe

4. Only if required by law

The correct answer is: Only if required by law

In the context of minor accidents, it's important to understand the legal requirements surrounding the reporting of such incidents. In Delaware, you are typically required to report accidents to the police only under specific circumstances, which often include injuries or significant property damage. When damage is assessed to be under $500 and there are no injuries involved, the law does not mandate that you must call the police. It is generally up to the discretion of the involved parties to handle the situation without police intervention. This can often be accomplished by exchanging information directly or filing an insurance claim if necessary. Situations where one might feel unsafe or if someone is injured typically warrant a call to law enforcement regardless of the assessed damage, as these situations pose more risk and require an official report for health and safety reasons. Thus, the legal threshold of reporting minor accidents under $500 hinges on whether there are injuries or if the parties involved feel unsafe, not simply on the value of damages.