Exam 2 Flashcards
Explain the Mnemonic METHANE
Major Incident
Exact Location
Type of Incident
Hazards Present or Suspected
Access Routes that are Safe to use
Number, Type, Severity of Causalities
Emergency Services Present & Those Required
List the JESIP Principles
Co-Locate
Communication
Coordinate
Jointly understand the risk
Shared situational awareness
Define Section 170(1) Road Traffic Act 1988 - Reportable RTC
Owing to the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV) on a road or other public place, an accident occurs whereby;
Personal injury is caused to a person (other than the driver of that MPV)
OR
Damage is caused to;
A vehicle (other than the MPV or any trailer drawn by it)
OR
An animal (other than one in or on that MPV or any trailer drawn by it)
OR
Any other property, constructed on, fixed to, growing in or otherwise forming part of the land on which the road or other place in question is situated or land adjacent to such land
Explain what constitutes a Mechanically Propelled Vehicle
Steam
Electricity
Petrol
Diesel
Oil
Gas
List the animals covered under the Road Traffic Act 1988
Cattle
Horse
Ass
Mule
Pig
Sheep
Dog
Goat
Explain what a ‘road’ is under the Road Traffic Act 1988
Section 192(1) Road Traffic Act 1988
Any highway and any other road to which the public has access, and includes bridges over which a road passes
Explain the CLEAR initiative
Collision
Lead
Evaluate
Act
Reopen
Define Section 87 Road Traffic Act 1988
It is an offence for a person to drive on a road a motor vehicle of any class otherwise than in accordance with the licence authorising him to drive a motor vehicle of that class
Define Section 103 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Disqualified Driving
A person is guilty of an offence if, while disqualified from holding or obtaining a license, he;
Obtains a license, or
Drives a motor vehicle on a road
Explain 165 Road Traffic Act 1988
Power of Constables to obtain names and addresses of drivers and others, and require production of evidence of insurance or security and test certificates
Explain Section 165(a) Road Traffic Act 1988 - Seizure Notice
Constable in uniform had reasonable grounds to believe a motor vehicle is or was being driven with no insurance (Section 143)
OR
No driving licence / driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence
OR
Has failed to stop and there are reasonable grounds to believe the above then the vehicle is seized
Define Section 163 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Power to Stop a Vehicle
A person driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road must stop the vehicle on being required to do so by a Constable in uniform or a traffic officer
A person riding a cycle on a road must stop the cycle on being required to do so by a Constable in uniform or traffic officer
If a person fails to comply with this section he is guilty of an offence
Define Section 34 Road Traffic Act 1988
A person commits an offence if they without lawful authority drive an MPV on either;
a) Any common land, moorland or any land not forming part of a road
b) On any road being a footpath, bridleway, or restricted byway unless they drive the MPV on any lane within 15 yards of the road for the purpose of parking and the vehicle on the land, or is driven there to safe life or extinguish fire
List what injuries consist as a SERIOUS injury under the Road Traffic Act
Fractures
Concussion
Internal Injuries
Crushing
Burns (excluding friction burns)
Severe cuts and lacerations
Severe general shock requiring medical treatment
Injuries causing death 30 or more days after the accident
Define Section 1 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Death by Dangerous Driving
A person who cause the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence
Define Section 1a Road Traffic Act 1988 - Injury By Dangerous Driving
A person who causes serious injury to another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence
Explain Section 2 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Dangerous Driving
A person who drives a mechanically propelled vehicle dangerously on a road or other public place is guilty of an offence
Explain Section 2b Road Traffic Act 1988 - Death by Careless Driving
A person who causes the death of another person by driving a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the Road or place is guilty of an offence
Define Section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Driving Without Due Care
If a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or other public place without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other persons using the road or place he is guilty of an offence
Explain Section 35 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 - Wanton
Whosoever having to the charge of any carriage or vehicle shall by wanton or furious driving or racing or other wilful misconduct or wilful neglect do or cause any bodily harm to any person whatsoever shall be guilty of an offence
Explain the circumstances where a intoxication test is required
Suspect (in uniform)
Section 6(2) - Driving with alcohol / drug in body
Section 6(3) - Has been driving with alcohol / drug in body
Section 6(4) - Is or has been driving and committed a moving traffic offence
Belief / Grounds (out of uniform)
Section 6(5) - Driving at the time an accident occurred
List the Preliminary Tests in the Road Traffic Act
Roadside Breath Test
Impairment Test
Drug Test
Define Section 5 Road Traffic Act 1988
Requirement can be made if lawfully on private premises, the officer must be in uniform, if asked to leave then he is no longer lawfully on premises and no power to require will exist any subsequent requirement would be unlawful
Explain Section 6(6) Road Traffic Act 1988 - Failure to Complete a Preliminary Test
A person commits an offence if, without reasonable excuse, they fail to co-operate with a preliminary test in pursuance of a requirement imposed under this section
Explain Section 6D(2) Road Traffic Act - Hospital Procedure
A person may not be arrested under section 6D while at a hospital as a patient
List and explain the prescribed limits for alcohol
Breath - 35 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath
Blood - 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100ml of blood
Urine - 107 milligrams of alcohol in 100ml of Urine
List the FATAL 5
Drink / Drug Driving
Not Wearing a Seatbelt
Speeding
Using a Mobile Phone
Dangerous Driving
Define Section 16 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Driving a Motorcycle Without a Helmet
It is an offence to drive or ride on a motorcycle without a helmet
Define Section 23 Road Traffic Act 1988 - Carrying People on a Motorcycle
Provides restrictions concerning the carriage of persons on motor cycles and creates the appropriate offences.
Not more than one person in addition to the driver may be carried on a motorcycle.
Explain Section 5a Road Traffic Act 1988 - Drug Driving
Where a person drives or attempts at to drive or is in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or other public place and there is in that persons body a specified controlled drug, they are guilty of an offence if the proportion of the drug in their blood or urine exceeds the specified limit for that drug
Drunk Driving