Incidents, Accidents And Emergencies

Question 1

If a warning light comes up on the instrument panel of your vehicle, what should you do?

Answer 1

Stop as soon as it’s safe to do so, and investigate the problem.

Question 2

What should you do if your tyre bursts or you get a puncture while you’re driving?

Answer 2

Hold the steering wheel firmly.
Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road.

If you’re on a motorway, pull over onto the hard shoulder and call for help on the emergency telephones

Question 3

What do the emergency telephone operators ask you for?

Answer 3

Phone number
Your details and those of your vehicle
Whether you belong to a motoring organisation

Question 4

What do people have that if they have a disability they cannot reach the emergency phone?

Answer 4

They will display a ‘help’ pennant

Question 5

What should you do if you break down on a level crossing?

Answer 5

Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing. Then call the signal operator from the phone provided.

Question 6

How can you been safe when going into a tunnel?

Answer 6

Remove any sunglasses
Switch on dipped headlights
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 7

If your vehicle or the vehicle in front is involved in an incident or breaks down in a tunnel, what should you do?

Answer 7

Switch off the engine
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Go and call for help immediately from the nearest emergency telephone point

Question 8

If your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel, what should you do?

Answer 8

Drive it out of the tunnel, but if you can’t:

Stop
Switch on your hazard warning lights
Try to put out the fire (only if it’s a small fire)
Call for help at the nearest emergency point

Question 9

When should you need to use your hazard warning lights?

Answer 9

If you need to suddenly slow down or stop on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway because of an incident or hazard ahead.

When you’re broken down or stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

Question 10

Where should you place a warning triangle?

Answer 10

45m/147ft behind your vehicle - but never place it on a motorway.

Question 11

If you’re the first to arrive at the scene of an incident or crash, what should you do?

Answer 11

Stop and warn other traffic with hazard lights

Make sure emergency services are called

Ensure that the engines of any vehicles at the scene are switched off

Move uninjured people away from the scene

If you see an orange label/hazard warning plate at the back, the car is carrying dangerous goods - report what it says when you call the emergency services.

Question 12

How can you help an injured person, even if you don’t know first aid?

Answer 12

Call emergency services on 999 or 112
Keeping them warm or comfortable
Keeping them calm by talking to them reassuringly
Making sure they’re not left alone

Question 13

Should you move a person who was involved in an accident?

Answer 13

Only if they’re in obvious danger, and you should then proceed with extreme care, and don’t remove the helmet of a motorcyclist unless it’s essential for keeping them alive.

Question 14

Should you offer the casualty food/drink/anything else?

Answer 14

No

Question 15

How should you provide emergency care?

Answer 15

If putting the casualty in the recovery position does not help, do DR ABC.

Danger - Is it safe to approach?

Response - Shaking them gently and ask if they’re alright. If they respond, check for injuries.

Airway - If there’s no response, open the casualty’s airway by placing your fingers under their chin and lifting it forward.

Breathing - If there’s no signs of breathing, CPR 5-6cm, stayin’ alive. For infants, use two fingers in the middle of the chest and press down about a third of the chest depth. Don’t stop until medical professional arrives or the person starts breathing again.

Circulation - if casualty is responsive, don’t remove anything from the wounds and avoid exposure to blood. If wounded and there is nothing in the wound, apply pressure over the wound. Fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or length of cloth. Use the cleanest material possible.

Question 16

If people at the scene are suffering from shock, what should you do?

Answer 16

Reassure them confidently
Keep them warm
Make them as comfortable as you can
Avoid moving them unless it’s necessary
Make sure they’re not left alone

Question 17

If someone is suffering from burns, what should you do?

Answer 17

Douse the burns throughly with cool water for at least 20 mins
Don’t remove anything sticking to the burn

Question 18

If you damage another vehicle, property or animal, what should you do?

Answer 18

Report it to the owner. If you don’t do this at the time, you have to report it to the police as soon as is practicable, and in any case within 24hrs (immediately in NI)

Question 19

If another person is injured in the incident and you don’t produce your insurance certificate at the time of the incident, what should you do?

Answer 19

Report it to the police as soon as is reasonably practicable, and in any case within 24hrs

Question 20

If another vehicle is involved in an incident, what should you find out?

Answer 20

Whether the other driver owns the vehicle

The make and registration number of the vehicle

The other driver’s name, address, telephone number and details of their insurance

Question 21

Following an incident, what would the police ask you to produce?

Answer 21

Your insurance certificate

The MOT certificate for the vehicle you’re driving

Your driving licence

Question 22

What should I do if I see something fall from a lorry on the motorway?

Answer 22

Stop at the net emergency telephone and report the hazard to the police. Do the same if anything falls from your own vehicle.

Question 23

What should I do if my engine catches fire?

Answer 23

Pull up as quickly and safely as possible. Get yourself and any passengers out and away from the vehicle, then call fire service. Don’t open the bonnet - that would make the fire worse.

Question 24

What would you suggest I carry in my car for use in an emergency?

Answer 24

It’s useful to have a first aid kit, a warning triangle and a fire extinguisher. This equipment could be invaluable and is worth buying to prevent or lessen injury.

Question 25

What should I do if I smell petrol?

Answer 25

Stop and investigate as soon as you can do so safely. Don’t ignore it. It can be useful to carry a fire extinguisher - don’t take any risks.