incidents, accidents and emergencies Flashcards
You’re driving through a long tunnel . What will warn you of a congestion or an incident ahead?
Variable message signs
An adult casualty isn’t breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?
5 to 6 centimeteres
what should you do before driving into a tunnel?
Take off your sunglasses
At an incident a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?
When there’s a risk of further danger
You’ve broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?
45 meters (174ft)
A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?
120 times a minute
What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel?
Drive it out of the tunnel if it’s safe to do so
You’re at an incident. What should you do to help an unconscious casualty?
Check that they’re breathing normally