incidents and accidents

Question 1

a collision has just happened. an injured person is lying in a buy road. what’s the first thing you should do?

Answer 1

warn other traffic

Question 2

what should you do if a tyre bursts while driving

Answer 2

pull up slowly at the side of the ride

Question 3

what should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?

Answer 3

Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance

Question 4

what should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Answer 4

get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing

Question 5

there’s been a collision. a motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential

Answer 5

removing it could make any injuries worse

Question 6

which document may the police ask you to produce after you’ve been involved in collision

Answer 6

your driving licence

Question 7

what’s the first thing you must do if you have a collision while you’re driving you car?

Answer 7

stop at the scene of the incident

Question 8

what information should you share if you’re involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle?

Answer 8

your name, address and vehicle registration number

Question 9

at an incident, a casualty isn’t breathing. what should you do while helping them to start breathing again?

Answer 9

open their airway

Question 10

which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?

Answer 10

orange label with the numbers

Question 11

you’re driving on the motorway. what should you do if luggage falls from your vehicle

Answer 11

stop at the next emergency telephone and report the incident

Question 12

when are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

Answer 12

when stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

Question 13

after a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. when should you call the emergency services?

Answer 13

as soon as possible

Question 14

which lights should you use when you’re driving in a tunnel?

Answer 14

dipped headlights

Question 15

you arrive at an incident. there’s no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. what’s your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?

Answer 15

check whether they’re breathing normally

Question 16

following a collision, a person has been injured. what should be a warning sign for shook

Answer 16

rapid shallow breathing

Question 17

you’ve broken down on a two-way road. you have a warning triangle. at least how far your vehicle should you place the warning triangle

Answer 17

45 metres (147 feet)

Question 18

at an incident, it’s important to look after any casualties. what should you do with them when the area is safe?

Answer 18

keep them where they are

Question 19

you’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. you’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. what else should you do?

Answer 19

make sure that an ambulance has been called

Question 20

at an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. what would be the first thing to check?

Answer 20

whether their airway is open

Question 21

at an incident, how could you help a small child who isn’t breathing?

Answer 21

open their airway and being CPR

Question 22

you’re at an incident. what could you do to help an unconscious casualty?

Answer 22

check that they’re breathing normally

Question 23

there’s been a collision. how can you help a driver who’s suffering from shock?

Answer 23

reassure them confidently

Question 24

what should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire?

Answer 24

check out any strong smell of fuel

Question 25

what should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

Answer 25

go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Question 26

your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. what should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you’re trying to restart the engine?

Answer 26

get out of the car and clear of the crossing

Question 27

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. the rider is injured. when should you remove their helmet be removed?

Answer 27

only when its essential

Question 28

what should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

Answer 28

switch on hazard warning lights, then go and call for help

Question 29

At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Answer 29

Follow the DR ABC code

Question 30

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through the tunnel?

Answer 30

Drive it out of the tunnel if its safe to do so

Question 31

at an incident someone is suffering from severe burns. how could you help them?

Answer 31

douse the burns with clean, cool water

Question 32

an injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. the traffic has stopped and there’s no further danger. what could you do to help?

Answer 32

seek medical assistance

Question 33

You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. the leg isn’t broken and there’s nothing in the wound. how could you help?

Answer 33

apply firm pressure over the wound

Question 34

what could you do to help I cured people at an incident?

Answer 34

keep them warm and comfortable

Question 35

A casualty isn’t breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?

Answer 35

120 times per minute

Question 36

what should you do if you have to stop while you’re going through a congested tunnel?

Answer 36

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 37

Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What’s the first thing you should do?

Answer 37

Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear

Question 38

What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while you’re driving?

Answer 38

Check out the problem quickly and safely

Question 39

An adult casualty isn’t breathing. to maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What’s the correct depth to press down on their chest?

Answer 39

5 to 6 cm

Question 40

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. What must you do if the property owner isn’t available?

Answer 40

Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Question 41

You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?

Answer 41

Make sure that an ambulance has born called

Question 42

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

Answer 42

Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Question 43

What should you do before driving into a tunnel?

Answer 43

Take off your sunglasses

Question 44

You’re on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?

Answer 44

When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead

Question 45

You’re going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

Answer 45

Variable message signs

Question 46

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. the rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. what’s the first thing you should do at the scene?

Answer 46

Warn other traffic

Question 47

You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

Answer 47

Apply pressure over the wound

Question 48

an injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They’re unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Answer 48

Check their away remains open

Question 49

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

Answer 49

when there’s a risk of further danger