I get the whole checklist thing, but honestly, after my first accident I barely remembered my own name, let alone what I was supposed to do for insurance. My hands were shaking so bad I almost dropped my phone twice. Snacks didn’t even cross my mind—maybe next time I’ll stash some in the glovebox, but I’m more worried about not screwing up the paperwork. Granola bars are a good idea though... better than nothing if you’re stuck waiting around for hours.
“I barely remembered my own name, let alone what I was supposed to do for insurance.”
That’s completely understandable. The adrenaline rush after an accident really messes with your head. I had a similar experience—couldn’t even find my insurance card at first, and I’d practiced the whole process in my mind a dozen times. Honestly, paperwork is intimidating in the moment, but if you keep a printed checklist in the glovebox, it helps more than you’d think. Snacks are great, but having those forms or a step-by-step note can take some pressure off when your mind’s racing.
I get the idea of having a checklist, but honestly, I’m not sure I’d remember to look at it in the moment. When I had my first fender bender, my brain just went into autopilot and I ended up calling my dad before even thinking about insurance stuff. Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes all the prep in the world goes out the window when you’re actually in the situation. Guess it depends on how you react under stress.
