When we use car for traveling, many of us think: "What if my car breaks in the way? What to do in case of a car accident?" And the answer is simple. It just needs to be secured. On travel and vacation, safety and carelessness are preconditions for a pleasant holiday.

Preventive vehicle inspection

Before your trip, take your car to the preventive service. It is necessary to check the level of coolant, oil level, tire pressure (including spare) and air conditioning. Tip: If you load your car, the tire pressure increases by 0.2 bar.

Documents you need to check before you leave home

• Passport: Check the importance of your passport - BiH citizens when traveling to EU member states and Schengen countries must have a travel document valid for at least three months from the date of the intended return. Tip: Make a copy of your personal documents, because in the event of a loss or theft of personal documents, an electronic copy will allow you to identify easily.

• Automobile Assistance Car Insurance Contract: With assistance, go on your trip careless, whether it's a short distance trip or is a journey to your desired destination 200 or more kilometers away0. Because even if something happens unintended while driving, automotive assistance is only one call away, no matter how many hours it takes. Assistance in case of minor damage, transportation and rescue of vehicles, costs of hotel accommodation and use of a substitute vehicle, money loan for the repair of vehicle abroad, are just some of the assistance services that we offer with a premium of 25 KM per year.

• Green card: It is always required when entering the member countries of the Green Card system. Due to its unique form, it will be easier for you to exchange data on car insurance with potential participants in a traffic accident.

• European Accident Report: Insurance companies throughout Europe are issuing this form when contracting automobile liability insurance. Due to the unique contents and numbers of the highlighted sections, it is applicable to different types of traffic accidents, and in cases where traffic accident participants are from different countries: individual sections can be translated according to their own language version.

• Travel insurance or travel health insurance: in the event of an accident with an injury or sudden illness requiring medical assistance and transportation to a hospital or homeland, insurance can save you significant expenses.

It's enough that there is a small crash on the parking lot or you encounter a crowd in front of a traffic light. In a foreign country, where you do not know anyone, every accident is even more unpleasant.

The most important steps you need to take in the event of an accident are:

• First, secure the place of the accident;

• Call emergency assistance if there is an injury, mark the place of the accident with a safety triangle, dress the reflecting vest;

• Exchange personal data with participants of traffic accident, exchange insurance and vehicle information and accurately fill out the European accident report.

• Take a copy of the Green Card or insurance policy from the participant who concealed a traffic accident;
• If possible, make a few photographs at the scene of an accident, showing the location of the incident as accurately as possible;

In the end, only thing remaining is that we wish you a happy trip and a pleasant holiday from Triglav Insurance!