Incidents Flashcards
What should you do if a warning light comes on the panel of your vehicle, whilst driving?
Stop and investigate the problem (if safe to do so)
What should you do if your tyre bursts/punctures whilst driving?
Hold the steering wheel firmly, and pull up slowly/roll to a stop on the side of the road
What happens if you have an emergency on the motorway?
Try to get onto the hard shoulder and call for help on one of the emergency telephones.
What does an operator on the emergency telephone ask you? (motorway)
The phone number
Your details, and that of your vehicle
Whether you belong to a motoring organisation
How can disabled people unable to reach the emergency telephone on the motorway gain help?
If their disability affects their mobility, they may display a ‘help’ pennant, if unable to reach the emergency telephone.
What do you do if you break down on a level crossing?
Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing, before calling the signal operator from the provided phone.
Should you move your vehicle if its broken down on a level crossing?
Only if the operator tells you to do so.
What should you do before driving through a tunnell?
Remove sunglasses and switch on dipped headlights.
What should you do when driving through a tunnell?
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, even if it’s congested
How can you be aware of incidents happening?
Look out for variable message signs, that warn of incidents/congestion
Helpful to tune your radio to the frequency shown
What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
Switch off the engine
Put your hazard warning lights on
Go and call for help immediately from the nearest emergency telephone point
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire whilst driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out, if able to do so safely and without further danger.
What should you do if you can’t drive your (on-fire) car out of the tunnel?
Stop
Switch on your hazard lights
Try to put out the fire (only if it’s small)
Call for help at the nearest emergency point
When should you use your hazard warning lights?
If you need to slow down/stop on a motorway/high-speed road because of an accident/hazard ahead
If you’re broken down/stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic
What should you do if you (have and) need to use your warning triangle?
Place it at least 45m (147 feet) behind your vehicle to warn other road users you’ve broken down
When should you not use a warning triangle?
Motorway
What is the first thing you should do if you’re the first to arrive at the scene of an incident/accident/crash?
Stop and warn other traffic - don’t put yourself at risk
Switch on your hazard warning lights
What are the steps to follow after arriving first at the scene of an incident/accident/crash?
Make sure the emergency services are called asap
Ensure the engines of the vehicles at the scene are switched off
Move uninjured people away from the scene
What should you do if you arrive first at the scene of an incident/accident/crash of a vehicle carrying dangerous goods?
Follow normal procedure
Report the information on the orange label/hazard warning on the back of the vehicle when calling the emergency services
How can you help at an incident/accident/crash if you don’t know first aid?
Call emergency services (999/112)
Keep them warm and comfortable
Keep them calm by talking reassuringly
Make sure they’re not left alone
Should you move injured people from the scene of an accident/incident/crash?
Not if the area’s safe.
If area unsafe, move them only if they’re in obvious danger and with extreme care
Should you move injured motorcyclists from the scene of an accident/incident/crash?
Never remove their helmet unless it’s essential for keeping them alive, as it could cause further damage.
Always seek medical assistance
Should you offer anything to casualties at the scene of an accident/incident/crash?
No, no food/drink/cigarettes even to calm them down
What should you do if the casualty is unconscious?
Check they can breathe normally.
If yes, place them in the recovery position until help arrives.
Keep checking them & making sure their airway remains clear
What should you do if you need to provide emergency care?
Follow DR ABC
What is ‘D’ in DR ABC?
Danger (is it safe to approach?)
What is ‘R’ in DR ABC?
Response: from the casualty, checked by gently shaking their shoulder and asking loudly if they ok.
If they’re responding, check for injuries
What is ‘A’ in DR ABC?
Airway: If there’s no response, open their airways by placing your fingers under their chin and lifting it forward.
What is ‘B’ in DR ABC?
Breathing: Look for chest movements & listen for breathing - feel on your cheek
If not breathing, start CPR - Interlock fingers on chest, pressing down hard and fast (5-6cm 2x a sec). For kids, use one hand and less pressing down; for infants, 2 fingers for 1/3 chest depth
Don’t stop until breathing or medical professional takes over
What is ‘C’ in DR ABC?
Circulation: If casualty breathing and responsive, check for bleeding.
Protect yourself from exposure to blood and check for anything in wound e.g. glass - don’t remove anything
Build padding on either side of the wound (if smth in wound) or press firmly to stem blood flow.
ASA practical, fasten pad to wound with bandage/length of cloth
What are the warning signs of shock?
Rapid pulse, sweating and pale,grey skin
What should you do if casualty is suffering from burns?
Douse the burns thoroughly with cool water for at least 10 mins
Don’t remove anything sticking to the burn
What should you do if a casualty is suffering from shock?
Reassure them confidently
Keep them warm and comfortable
Avoid moving them, unless necessary
Make sure they’re not left alone
What must you do if you’re involved in an incident?
Stop and give your name and address
If there’s damage to another vehicle/property/animal, report it to the owner
What must you do, if you can’t stop immediately, if involved in an incident?
If not at the time, report to the police asap (within 24hrs)
What should you do if you can’t provide your insurance certificate at the time of the incident, and someone is injured?
If not at the time, report to the police asap (within 24hrs)
What should you do if another vehicle is involved in the same incident as you?
Find out: whether the other driver owns the vehicle
The make & registration number of the vehicle
The other drivers’ name, address, telephone number and details of their insurance
What may the police ask you to produce following an incident?
Your insurance certificate
The MOT certificate for the vehicle you’re driving
Your driving license
What should I do if I see something fall off from a lorry on the motorway?
Stop at the nearest emergency telephone and report the hazard to the police - the same applies if anything falls from your vehicle
What should I do if my engine catches fire?
Pull up as quickly and safely as possible & get everyone out and away from the vehicle.
Call the fire service - don’t open the bonnet as this may make it worse
What would you suggest I carry in my car for use in an emergency?
First aid kit
Warning triangle
Fire Extinguisher
What should I do if I smell petrol?
Stop and investigate asap safely.
Don’t ignore it or take any risks
