Accidents

Question 1

what is the left hand side of the motorway called?

Answer 1

the hard shoulder

Question 2

when is the hard shoulder used?

Answer 2

for emergencies only

Question 3

what should you do if there are fallen objects on the motorway?

Answer 3

1) pull over
2) use emergency telephone to report

Question 4

what should you do if you have a flat tire?

Answer 4

grip steering wheel tightly
turn on hazard warning lights
pull over to hard shoulder and roll to a stop

Question 5

when should hazard lights be used? (3)

Answer 5

broken down
causing an obstruction
alerting other drivers of a hazard ahead

Question 6

what should you not do if you have a flat tire?

Answer 6

break

Question 7

if a HELP pennant is displayed in a vehicle what is the driver ,ost likely to be?

Answer 7

disabled

Question 8

what should you do if a warning light comes on?

Answer 8

pull over when safe
check vehicle handbook

Question 9

what should you do if you break down on the motorway?

Answer 9

hazard warning lights if possible
pull over to hard shoulder

Question 10

what should you do if you break down but not on the motorway?

Answer 10

put a warning triangle 45m behind your vehicle

Question 11

what three items are you recommended to have in your vehicle?

Answer 11

warning triangle
first aid kit
fire extinguisher

Question 12

what will the SOS phone receiver ask for?

Answer 12

Number on the phone = location
Driver details, vehicles, insurance companies
What happened

Question 13

who contacts emergency services and breakdown companies?

Answer 13

Highways England

Question 14

What documents will police ask for at an incident?

Answer 14

Driving License
MOT Test Certificate
Insurance Certificate

Question 15

within how much time do you have to report a non motorway accident if the owners are not present?

Answer 15

24 hours