Incidents, Accidents And Emergencies Flashcards
If you break down on a two-way road and have a warming triangle, at least how far from you vehicle should you display it?
45 metres (147 feet)
Which lights should you use when driving in a tunnel?
Dipped headlights
A legal requirement in many tunnels
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it’s safe to do so
You arrive at the scene of a crash involving only one vehicle and someone is lying in the middle of a busy road. What should you do.
Warn other traffic first, then move the person
What should you do if your tyre bursts or you get a puncture while driving?
Hold the steering wheel firmly
Pull up slowly or roll to a stop at the side of the road
What will the operator at an emergency ohoje on the motorway ask?
The number on the phone, which will tell the services where you are
Details of yourself and your vehicle
Whether you belong to a motoring organisation
What should you do if you break down on a level crossing
Get everyone out of 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
When should you use your hazard earimning lights
If you need to suddenly slow down or stop on a motorway or unrestricted carriageway because of an incident or hazard ahead
Ehne your vehicle has broken down and is temporarily obstructing traffic
What could make a fire on a vahicle worse?
Opening the bonnet
What are the symptoms of shock
Rapid pulse, sweating, plane grey skin and rapid shallow breathing
At what rate should you give CPR?
120btime per minute
At what depth should you press on a person’s chest when giving CPR
5-6 centimetres
If another vehicle is involved in an accident with your vehicle, what souks you find out from the driver?
Who owns the vehicle
The make and registration number of the vehicle
The other driver’s name and details of their insurance
