Accidents Flashcards

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1
Q

You’ve had an incident while driving through a tunnel. You aren’t injured but your vehicle cant be driven. What’s the first thing you should do in this situation

A

switch off the engine and switch on hazard warning lights

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2
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your at the scene of an incident what would suggest someone is suffering from shock

A

Rapid shallow breathing

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You arrive at the scene of an incident and someone is unconscious what’s the first thing you should do to help them

A

Check that theyre breathing

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4
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Your engine catches fire. What should you do before attempting to put the fire out

A

Shut off the fuel supply

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5
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When should you stop trying to resuscitate a casualty

A

when they can breathe without help

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6
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what training must you take before driving a lorry loaded with toxic substances

A

how to use fire fighting equipment

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7
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Youre trying to resuscitate a casualty who isnt breathing. For how long should you continue compressions if they haven’t started breathing again

A

until medical help arrives and takes over

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8
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You’re waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident a pedestrian leg is bleeding heavily but theres nothing embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

A

Apply firm pressure to the wound

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9
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What should you do before entering a tunnel

A

Tune your radio to a local channel

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10
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Youre driving through a tunnel what should you do if your vehicle breaks down

A

Switch on hazard warning lights

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youve stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casulaties. what should you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive

A

Keep injured people warm and comfortable

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12
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At the scene of an incident a person has become hysterical how should you calm them down

A

By talking to them quietly and firmly

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13
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Youre vehicle catches fire while youre driving through a tunnel. What should you do if the vehicle can still be driven

A

Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so

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14
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Youre at the scene of an incident how can you help someone suffering from shock

A

Reassure them confidently

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What should you do if youre the first person to arrive at the scene of an incident

A

Warn other traffic to prevent further collisions

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16
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youre at an incident why may it be harmful to move a casualty

A

you could cause more injury

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17
Q

Which type of fire extinguisher shouldn’t be used on flammable liquids

A

Water(red)

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18
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What should you do when youre driving through a tunnel in heavy traffic

A

Follow the instructions given by variable message signs

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19
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what should you do when you drive into a tunnel

A

use dipped headlights

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20
Q

your vehicle is involved in an incident where someone is injured. you don’t produce your insurance certification at the time. How soon must you report the incident to the police

A

24 Hours

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21
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You arrive at the scene of an incident a casualty has an injured arm thats bleeding heavily. what could you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive

A

Try to stem the flow of blood

22
Q

youre at the scene of a traffic incident . what are the symptoms of someone suffering from shock

A

rapid pulse and sweating

23
Q

you arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious Whats the first thing you should do

A

Warn other traffic

24
Q

At the scene of a crash a casualty is in contact with live electrical cables what should you use to break the electrical connection

A

a length of wood

25
Q

Youre stopped by police officer for a suspected motoring offence, which document will you always be asked to produce

A

your driving license

26
Q

what must you do I you’re involved in a traffic incident

A

stop the scene

27
Q

At an incident you suspect a casualty has back injuries what the best way to help them

A

Leave them where they are

28
Q

you arrive at the scene of an incident where someone is injured what should be given urgent priority

A

Deal with the danger from further collisions or fire

29
Q

Whats the first thing you should try to do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel

A

Drive out the tunnel

30
Q

You arrive at the scene of an incident how should you deal with someone who is hysterical

A

Talk to them quietly and firmly

31
Q

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway what should you do if you cant get it fully on to the hard shoulder

A

Call for help using the nearest emergency telephone

32
Q

While driving through a tunnel your vehicle catches fire what the first thing you should do if the vehicle cant be driven out the tunnel

A

stop at the side of the road and switch off the engine

33
Q

there’s been an incident what can you do to help a driver whos suffering from shock

A

Reassure them confidently

34
Q

You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help

A

douse the burns with cool water

35
Q

Where should you stand when using a motorway emergency telephone

A

facing the oncoming traffic

36
Q

at the scene of an incident an injured person is lying in a busy road whats the first thing you should do to help the

A

warn other traffic

37
Q

a vehicle has rolled over and caught fire the drivers hands and arms have been burned How could you help the driver

A

douse the burns with cool water

38
Q

Youre at the scene of a collision people are injured what should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with

A

make sure the emergency services have been called

39
Q

at an indecent a casualty has stopped breathing how could you help them

A

by opening their airways

40
Q

youre approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What’s the minimum height under the bridge

A

5 meters (16 feet 6 inches )

41
Q

the area around an indecent is safe what’s the best way to help an injured person

A

keep them in the vehicle

42
Q

At an incident a casualty is unconscious but still breathing why would you move them

A

because there’s further danger

43
Q

what should you do when there’s a fire in your vehicles engine compartment

A

cut off the fuel supply

44
Q

youre at the scene of an incident what does it mean if theres a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles

A

its carrying dangerous goods

45
Q

you arrive at the scene of an incident the emergency services have already been called, the pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound but their leg isn’t broken what could you do to help them

A

Apply firm pressure to the wound

46
Q

Youre driving through a congested tunnel. What should you do if you have to stop

A

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle IN front

47
Q

you arrive at an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the road unconscious and bleeding the area is safe and the emergency services have been called what’s the first priority when checking the rider

A

Checking their airway is open

48
Q

what should you do before driving into a tunnel

A

remove your sunglasses

49
Q

You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured what’s the first thing you should do

A

switch on your own hazard watching signs

50
Q

Youve been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy

A

stop then report the incident to the police within 24 hours