13 - Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies

Question 1

What should you do if a warning light on the instrumental panel comes on whilst you’re driving

Answer 1

Stop (as soon as you can do so safely) and investigate the problem

Question 2

What should you do if your tyre bursts or you get a puncture while you’re driving

Answer 2

Hold the steering wheel firmly

Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road

Question 3

What might a person with reduced mobility display if they’re unable to reach an emergency phone

Answer 3

A help pennant

Question 4

What should you do if you breakdown on a level crossing (3)

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What must you do before driving through a tunnel (2)

Answer 5

Remove any sunglasses

Switch on dipped headlights

Question 6

What should you do if your vehicle, or the vehicle in front, is involved in an incident or breaks down in a tunnel (3)

Answer 6

Switch off the engine
Turn on your hazard warning lights
Go and call for help immediately

Question 7

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel

Answer 7

Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so without causing any further danger

Question 8

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)

Answer 8

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

Question 9

When should you use your hazard lights (2)

Answer 9

When you need to suddenly stop on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway
When you’re broken down or stopped and obsructing traffic

Question 10

What should you do if you breakdown and have a warning triangle

Answer 10

Place it at least 45 metres behind your vehicle

Question 11

Can you use a warning triangle on the motorway

Answer 11

No

Question 12

What should you do if you’re the first to arrive at the scene of an incident or crash (3)

Answer 12

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

Question 13

What will a vehicle carrying dangerous goods display?

Answer 13

An orange label or a hazard warning plate on the back

Question 14

How can you help injured people even if you don’t know any first aid (4)

Answer 14

Call the emergency services
Keep them warm and comfortable
Keep them calm
Make sure they’re not left alone

Question 15

When should you more injured people

Answer 15

Only if they’re in obvious danger

Question 16

What should you do if a casualty is unconscious

Answer 16

Check that they can breathe normally and place them in the recovery position

Question 17

What is the DR ABC code

Answer 17

Danger
Response
Airway
Breathing
Circulation

Question 18

What are warning signs of shock (3)

Answer 18

A rapid pulse
Sweating
Pale skin

Question 19

How should you help someone who is suffering from burns (2)

Answer 19

Douse the burns thoroughly with cool water for at least 20 minutes
Don’t remove anything sticking to the burn

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Must report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Question 21

What must you find out if you’re involved in an accident with another vehicle (3)

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What might police ask you to produce after an incident (3)

Answer 22

Your insurance certificate
The MOT certificate for your vehicle
Your driving licence

Question 23

What should you do if you see something fall from a lorry on the motorway

Answer 23

Stop at the next emergency exit and report the hazard to the police

Question 24

What should you do if your engine catches fire (4)

Answer 24

Pull up as quickly and safely as possible
Get yourself and the passengers out
Call the fire service
Don’t open the bonnet

Question 25

What you should carry in your car for an emergency (3)

Answer 25

First aid kit
Warning triangle
Fire extinguisher

Question 26

What should you do if you smell petrol?

Answer 26

Stop and investigate as soon as you can do so dafely