13 - Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies Flashcards
What should you do if a warning light on the instrumental panel comes on whilst you’re driving
Stop (as soon as you can do so safely) and investigate the problem
What should you do if your tyre bursts or you get a puncture while you’re driving
Hold the steering wheel firmly
Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road
What might a person with reduced mobility display if they’re unable to reach an emergency phone
A help pennant
What should you do if you breakdown on a level crossing (3)
Get out of the vehicle and away from the crossing
Call the signal operator from the phone provided
Only move your vehicle if the operator tells you to
What must you do before driving through a tunnel (2)
Remove any sunglasses
Switch on dipped headlights
What should you do if your vehicle, or the vehicle in front, is involved in an incident or breaks down in a tunnel (3)
Switch off the engine
Turn on your hazard warning lights
Go and call for help immediately
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel
Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so without causing any further danger
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel and you can’t drive it out of the tunnel without causing any further danger (4)
Stop
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Try and put out the fire (if it’s small)
Call for help at the nearest emergency point
When should you use your hazard lights (2)
When you need to suddenly stop on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway
When you’re broken down or stopped and obsructing traffic
What should you do if you breakdown and have a warning triangle
Place it at least 45 metres behind your vehicle
Can you use a warning triangle on the motorway
No
What should you do if you’re the first to arrive at the scene of an incident or crash (3)
Make sure the emergency services are called as soon as possible
Ensure the engines of any vehicles are switched off
Move uninjured people away from the scene
What will a vehicle carrying dangerous goods display?
An orange label or a hazard warning plate on the back
How can you help injured people even if you don’t know any first aid (4)
Call the emergency services
Keep them warm and comfortable
Keep them calm
Make sure they’re not left alone
When should you more injured people
Only if they’re in obvious danger
What should you do if a casualty is unconscious
Check that they can breathe normally and place them in the recovery position
What is the DR ABC code
Danger Response Airway Breathing Circulation
What are warning signs of shock (3)
A rapid pulse
Sweating
Pale skin
How should you help someone who is suffering from burns (2)
Douse the burns thoroughly with cool water for at least 20 minutes
Don’t remove anything sticking to the burn
What must you do if another person is injured in an accident and you don’t produce your insurance certificate at the time of the incident
Must report the incident to the police within 24 hours
What must you find out if you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle (3)
Whether the other driver owns the vehicle
The make and registration of the vehicle
The other driver’s name, address, number and their insurance details
What might police ask you to produce after an incident (3)
Your insurance certificate
The MOT certificate for your vehicle
Your driving licence
What should you do if you see something fall from a lorry on the motorway
Stop at the next emergency exit and report the hazard to the police
What should you do if your engine catches fire (4)
Pull up as quickly and safely as possible
Get yourself and the passengers out
Call the fire service
Don’t open the bonnet
What you should carry in your car for an emergency (3)
First aid kit
Warning triangle
Fire extinguisher
What should you do if you smell petrol?
Stop and investigate as soon as you can do so dafely
