INCIDENTS Flashcards
1
Q
if you see a warning light, what must you do?
A
STOP AS SOON AS YOU CAN AND INVESTGATE
2
Q
if tyre punctures…?
A
- HOLD STEERING WHEEL
- ROLL TO A STOP AT SIDE ROAD
- MOTORWAY: GET ON HARD SHOULDER AND USE EMERGENCY PHONE
3
Q
if broken down on a level crossing…?
A
- GET PASSENGERS OUT OF CAR
- SIGNAL OPERATOR
- ONLY MOVE VEHICLE IF TOLD
4
Q
when entering a tunnel…?
A
- remove sunglasses
- use dipped headlights
- keep a safe distance
- tune radio to current frequency
5
Q
if broken down in a tunnel…?
A
- switch off engine
- put on hazard warning lights
- call from emergency telephone
6
Q
if vehicle catches fire…?
A
- drive out of tunnel if possible
- stop
- switch on hazard warning lights
- try to put out fire (if small)
- call from emergency telephone
7
Q
when should you use hazard warning lights?
A
- when broke down/ obstructing traffic
- when slowing/stopping on a motorway because of a hazard
8
Q
how should you use a warning triangle?
A
45 meters away from hazard
NEVER ON A MOTROWAY
9
Q
what to do at the scene of an incident
A
- STOP AND SWITCH ON HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS
- CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
- SWITCH OFF VEHICLES INVOLVED
- MOVE INJURED PEOPLE
10
Q
how to help injured people
A
- CALL 999 OR 112
- KEEP THEM WARM AND COMFORTABLE
- TALK REASSURINGLY
- DONT LEAVE THEM ALONE
- DONT OFFER FOOD/DRINK
11
Q
if casualties are unoncious…
A
- PLACE IN RECOVERY POSITION
- DANGER
- RESPONSE
- AIRWAY
- BREATHING
- CIRCULATION
12
Q
what do people in shock look like?
A
-rapid pulse, sweaty, pale grey skin
13
Q
what to do with people in shock
A
- REASSURE THEM CONFIDENTLY
- KEEP THEM WARM
- KEEP THEM COMFORTABLE
- AVOID MOVING THEM
- DONT LEAVE THEM ALONE
14
Q
how to treat burns
A
- DOUSE BURNS WITH COOL WATER
2. DON’T REMOVE ANYTHING ONT THE BURN
15
Q
what to report in an incident
A
- GIVE NAME AND ADDRESS
- REPORT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
- PRODUCE INSURANCE CERT.
- MAKE/REG NO. of vehicle and
