A woman shared a valuable tip so that drivers don’t let a minor mishap turn into a bigger headache after an accident.
Robin posted a video on her TikTok profile explaining the reasons why she always calls the police after being in an accident, no matter how minor it may have been.
In the clip, she explained that it is imperative that you do not provide your personal information, including your address, insurance details, or phone number, before contacting the authorities.
She then explained where this recommendation comes from. Robin said she met a man who deliberately crashed into the cars of women he found attractive in order to get their information.
According to her, he would just tap the bumper. It wasn’t a hit strong enough to cause damage, but just enough to get the car owner’s attention.
“He told me this proudly. I thought it was a joke at first. He literally crashes into women’s cars to get their information. There are some very, very scary people out there,” said Robin.
The video has already received more than 120,000 views and over 18,000 likes, as well as hundreds of comments from users reacting to Robin’s advice.
“It’s scary being a girl in this world,” commented one TikTok user. “I totally believe this, my daughter was in an accident and the other driver texted her to ask her out,” said another.
“What the hell is wrong with people? I would never have even thought of that,” said a third user. “Not only that, but many people also use personal information for kidnappings!” warned another.
Despite Robin’s recommendation being very valid, it is unlikely that officers will show up if the collision was very minor. If that happens, the ideal approach is to document everything and get the information of the person who hit you, instead of providing your own details.
Photo and video: TikTok @therealdatingrobin. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@therealdatingrobin If you drive a car, listen up… #safedriving #safety #carsafety #police #psa ♬ original sound – Robin
