If you are involved in a traffic accident where there are serious injuries or fatalities, what action must you avoid taking unless absolutely necessary for safety?

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The correct answer is modifying the traces or the state of things. Detailed explanation: According to the General Traffic Regulations, in the event of an accident with seriously injured or dead victims, the administrative and judicial priority is the investigation of the causes. For that reason, it is prohibited to modify the state of things and the traces (such as skid marks, pieces of debris, the position of the vehicles, etc.), since they are vital evidence for the officers' reconstruction of the accident. Exceptions: The scene may only be altered if it is strictly necessary in order to: Attend to the injured (safety of the victims). Restore traffic safety (always trying to mark the original position before moving anything). The other options are wrong because communicating with the officers and providing your identity are compulsory duties, not actions to avoid.

If you are involved in a traffic accident where there are serious injuries or fatalities, what action must you avoid taking unless absolutely necessary for safety?

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