Accidents Flashcards
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What’s the first thing you should do at the scene?
Warn other traffic
At an incident, it’s important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?
Keep them where they are
After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?
As soon as possible
You’ve broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?
45 metres (147 feet)
Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What’s the first thing you should do?
Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear
What should you do if a tyre bursts while you’re driving?
Pull up slowly at the side of the road
What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?
Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance
Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you’re trying to restart the engine?
Get out of the car and clear of the crossing
What should you do before driving into a tunnel?
Take off your sunglasses
Which lights should you use when you’re driving in a tunnel?
Dipped headlights
What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire?
Check out any strong smell of fuel
You’re driving on the motorway. What should you do if luggage falls from your vehicle?
Stop at the next emergency telephone and report the incident
What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while you’re driving?
Check out the problem quickly and safely
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
Switch on hazard warning lights, then go and call for help
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it’s safe to do so
What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?
Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing
What’s the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you’re driving your car?
Stop at the scene of the incident
What information should you share if you’re involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle?
Your name, address and vehicle registration number
You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn’t available?
Report the incident to the police within 24 hours
What should you do if you have to stop while you’re going through a congested tunnel?
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?
Apply pressure over the wound
You’re at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?
Check that they’re breathing normally
A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?
120 times per minute
Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?
Rapid shallow breathing
An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?
Check their airway remains open
An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there’s no further danger. What could you do to help?
Seek medical assistance
An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?
5 to 6 centimetres
You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?
Make sure that an ambulance has been called
You arrive at an incident. There’s no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. What’s your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?
Check whether they’re breathing normally
At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?
Whether their airway is open
What could you do to help injured people at an incident?
Keep them warm and comfortable
There’s been a collision. How can you help a driver who’s suffering from shock?
Reassure them confidently
At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn’t breathing?
Open their airway and begin CPR
At an incident, a casualty isn’t breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?
Open their airway
At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?
Douse the burns with clean, cool water
You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn’t broken and there’s nothing in the wound. How could you help?
Apply firm pressure over the wound
At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?
When there’s a risk of further danger
Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?
Which document may the police ask you to produce after you’ve been involved in a collision?
Your driving licence
A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do?
Warn other traffic
At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?
Follow the DR ABC code
You’re at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who’s suffering from shock?
Reassure them confidently
There’s been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?
Removing it could make any injuries worse
You’re on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?
When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead
When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?
When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?
Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard
You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?
Variable message signs
You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?
Only when it’s essential
