MCOLES State Licensing Practice Exam

What is required for vehicles involved in an accident to be reported on a UD-10?

1. Damage under $300

2. At least one casualty

3. Damage exceeding $1,000

4. Both vehicles must be motorized

The correct answer is: Damage exceeding $1,000

The requirement for vehicles involved in an accident to be reported on a UD-10 form is based on the extent of damage involved in the incident. Specifically, if the damage exceeds $1,000, the law mandates that a report must be filed. This threshold is significant because it helps law enforcement and insurance companies determine which accidents necessitate a formal record, primarily for safety, legal, and financial reasons. The $1,000 threshold provides a clear standard for officers and involved parties, ensuring that all serious incidents are documented properly, which helps in subsequent investigations and resolutions of claims. This helps to facilitate safety on the roads by allowing authorities to keep track of more severe incidents and potential patterns that could inform future policy or enforcement actions. Other criteria, such as damage under $300 or casualties, do not trigger the same reporting requirement for the UD-10. Additionally, the requirement that both vehicles must be motorized is also not a strict criterion for reporting; the focus is primarily on the severity of the damage caused by the accident. Thus, the correct answer focuses specifically on the dollar amount of damage as the key factor for filing a report.