Incidents, Accidents And Emergencies

Question 0

Tyre bursts

Answer 0

Hold down steering wheel firmly

Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road

Question 1

Useful items to carry in car (3)

Answer 1

Warning triangle
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher

Question 2

Breakdown: Calling the police of highways agency in an emergency

Answer 2

Details needs:
The number on the phone, details of where you are
About yourself and your vehicle
Whether you belong to a motoring organisation

Question 3

Breakdown on a level crossing

Answer 3

Get everyone out the vehicle and clear the crossing
Call the signal operator from the phone provided
Only move your vehicle if the operator tells you to do so

Question 4

Safety in tunnels

Answer 4

You need to take care as visibility is suddenly reduced.

Confined space can make incidents difficult to deal with

Switch on dipped headlights

Question 5

Incident or breakdown in a tunnel

Answer 5

Turn off the engine
Put hazard warning lights on
Go and call for help immediately from the nearest emergency telephone

Question 6

First aid: helping others.

Answer 6

3 vital priorities:
Ensure a clear airway
Check for breathing
Try and stop any heavy bleeding

If someone is unconscious. Follow DR ABC 
Danger 
Response 
Airway 
Breathing- up to 10 seconds 
Compressions

Question 7

Reporting an incident. If another vehicle is involved, find out:

Answer 7

Who owns the vehicle
The make and registration number of the vehicle
The other drivers name, address and telephone number and details of their insurance