INCIDENTS Flashcards
if you see a warning light, what must you do?
STOP AS SOON AS YOU CAN AND INVESTGATE
if tyre punctures…?
- HOLD STEERING WHEEL
- ROLL TO A STOP AT SIDE ROAD
- MOTORWAY: GET ON HARD SHOULDER AND USE EMERGENCY PHONE
if broken down on a level crossing…?
- GET PASSENGERS OUT OF CAR
- SIGNAL OPERATOR
- ONLY MOVE VEHICLE IF TOLD
when entering a tunnel…?
- remove sunglasses
- use dipped headlights
- keep a safe distance
- tune radio to current frequency
if broken down in a tunnel…?
- switch off engine
- put on hazard warning lights
- call from emergency telephone
if vehicle catches fire…?
- drive out of tunnel if possible
- stop
- switch on hazard warning lights
- try to put out fire (if small)
- call from emergency telephone
when should you use hazard warning lights?
- when broke down/ obstructing traffic
- when slowing/stopping on a motorway because of a hazard
how should you use a warning triangle?
45 meters away from hazard
NEVER ON A MOTROWAY
what to do at the scene of an incident
- STOP AND SWITCH ON HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
- CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
- SWITCH OFF VEHICLES INVOLVED
- MOVE INJURED PEOPLE
how to help injured people
- CALL 999 OR 112
- KEEP THEM WARM AND COMFORTABLE
- TALK REASSURINGLY
- DONT LEAVE THEM ALONE
- DONT OFFER FOOD/DRINK
if casualties are unoncious…
- PLACE IN RECOVERY POSITION
- DANGER
- RESPONSE
- AIRWAY
- BREATHING
- CIRCULATION
what do people in shock look like?
-rapid pulse, sweaty, pale grey skin
what to do with people in shock
- REASSURE THEM CONFIDENTLY
- KEEP THEM WARM
- KEEP THEM COMFORTABLE
- AVOID MOVING THEM
- DONT LEAVE THEM ALONE
how to treat burns
- DOUSE BURNS WITH COOL WATER
2. DON’T REMOVE ANYTHING ONT THE BURN
what to report in an incident
- GIVE NAME AND ADDRESS
- REPORT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
- PRODUCE INSURANCE CERT.
- MAKE/REG NO. of vehicle and
what do police ask for at an incident?
- INSURANCE CERT
- MOT CERT
- DRIVING LICENCE
if something falls from a lorry…?
stop at next emergency telephone and report hazard to the police
if engine catches fire…
- pull up
- get everyone out of the vehicle
- call fire service
- dont oppen bonnet
what should i have in my car for emergencies?
- first aid kit
- warning triangle
- fire extinguisher
if you smell petrol…
stop and investigate when safe
