Part 5 Flashcards
What precaution should you take if you encounter an accident involving a dangerous goods vehicle?
Switch off the engine, DO NOT SMOKE, and remain a safe distance from the vehicle.
What should you do if you witness an accident involving a dangerous goods vehicle?
Call emergency services immediately and inform them of the type of symbol or placard displayed on the vehicle.
What actions should you avoid in the event of an accident involving a dangerous goods vehicle?
DO NOT attempt to rescue anyone as you could become a victim of fire, explosion, or poisonous fumes.
DO NOT use cellular or mobile phones in the immediate accident area.
What information must you exchange when involved in an accident according to the Traffic Laws?
You must give your name, address, date of birth, vehicle registration number, name and address of the owner, and the name of the insurance company to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them (section 73(2) TL).
What should you do if you are unable to provide your personal information at the scene of an accident?
If for whatever reason you do not give your name, address, and date of birth at the scene of the accident, you MUST report the accident to a police officer or police station as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case within 24 hours (section 73(3) TL).
What are the penalties for failing to comply with the statutory provisions regarding the exchange of information after an accident?
If you fail to comply with these statutory provisions, you commit an offence and on summary conviction you are liable to a $2,000 fine or to imprisonment for 12 months.
Additionally, the court may order you disqualified from holding or obtaining a driver’s licence for such period it deems fit (section 73(4) TL). The particulars of the offence will be endorsed on your driving record.
How is an animal defined according to the Traffic Laws?
An animal is defined as a horse, cattle, ass, mule, sheep, pig, goat, or dog (section 2 TL).
What additional requirement exists regarding insurance after an accident?
There is a requirement under section 7 of the Motor Vehicle Insurance (Third Party Risks) Law (2007 Revision) to produce insurance within the time specified under that section.
What actions must you take on approaching a police sign or road barrier?
On approaching a police sign or road barrier, you MUST:
- Slow down and be prepared to stop.
- Use extreme care as there may be an obstruction or an injured person lying on the road.
What action should you take if the police direct you to pull over to the side of the roadway?
As required by the police, you MUST stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
What documents may the police require you to produce in certain circumstances?
As required by the police, you MUST produce:
- Your name, address, and date of birth in certain circumstances.
- Your driving or learner’s licence.
- Your certificate of insurance or other evidence of insurance coverage for the vehicle being driven.
- A current certificate of roadworthiness for the vehicle.
- A certificate of registration (log book).
- Your driver’s or learner’s licence on you at all times when driving.
What action may the police take if your documents are not available at the scene?
If documents are not available, the police may require you to produce your certificates of insurance and roadworthiness, or any other document they specify, within three (3) days at a police station.
