Incidents, emergencies and accidents

Question 1

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

Answer 1

check out any strong smell of fuel

Question 2

which document may the police ask you to produce after youve been involved in a collision?

Answer 2

driving license

Question 3

youve broken down on a two way road. you have a warning triangle. at least how far away from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?

Answer 3

45 metres

Question 4

at an incident, how could you help a small child who isnt breathing?

Answer 4

begin CPR

Question 5

youre on a motorway when can you use hazard warning lights?

Answer 5

when you slow down quickly because of danger ahead

Question 6

at an incident, a casualty isnt breathing. what should you do while helping them to start breathing again?

Answer 6

open their airway

Question 7

what should you do if your vehicle catches fire while youre driving through a tunnel?

Answer 7

drive it out of the tunnel if safe to do so

Question 8

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

Answer 8

keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 8

youre going through a long tunnel. what will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

Answer 8

variable message signs

Question 9

an adult casualty isnt breathing so CPR must be given to maintain circulation. whats the correct depth to press down on their chest?

Answer 9

5-6cm

Question 10

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

Answer 10

douse the burns with clean, cool water

Question 11

you lose control of your car and damage a garden wall. what must you do if the property owner is unavailable?

Answer 11

report it to police in next 24h