If you’ve been involved in a crash, you already know how tumultuous it can be. Everything happens really fast and it’s hard to recall the exact sequence of events. One minute you’re driving along calmly and less than a minute later, your car might be completely smashed, you might be injured, you may be off the road and you might even be trapped in the vehicle. Be Calm and Take Stock What do you do in this situation? The first thing to keep in mind is to be calm. It.