Accident & Emergency Procedures

What is the first action if involved in an accident?

• ADrive away from the scene
• BSwitch off the engine and assess for injuries✓
• CCall immediately regardless of situation
• DCheck for police

Answer: First, switch off the engine to prevent fire, then assess injuries and request emergency services if needed.

What should a driver do if the accident scene is unsafe?

• AStay at the scene regardless
• BMove to a safe location away from traffic (if not injured)✓
• CLeave the area
• DDirect other traffic around

Answer: If the scene is dangerous (on a motorway), move to a safe location like a lay-by. Don't remain in the path of traffic.

When must a driver remain at an accident scene?

• AAlways, unless injured✓
• BOnly if police are present
• COnly if there are injuries
• DDrivers must stay until released by police

Answer: Drivers must remain at the scene unless continuing would cause them injury. Leaving without providing details is a legal offence.

What information must be exchanged at an accident scene?

• ANothing; let insurance handle it
• BNames, addresses, phone numbers, insurance details, and vehicle registration✓
• COnly names
• DLicense numbers only

Answer: Exchange full contact details, vehicle registration, insurance information, and driver license numbers. Document all details.

What is the purpose of warning triangles at an accident scene?

• ATo mark the accident location
• BTo warn approaching traffic of the hazard ahead✓
• CTo make the scene look official
• DTo record the accident

Answer: Warning triangles (or lights) alert approaching drivers to the accident ahead, giving them time to slow and avoid a secondary accident.

How far away should warning triangles be placed on a motorway?

• A50 metres
• B100 metres
• C150 metres✓
• D200 metres

Answer: On motorways, place warning triangles 150 metres behind the vehicle to give drivers adequate warning at high speeds.

What should a driver do if a vehicle is on fire?

• AAttempt to extinguish it with water
• BEvacuate immediately and stay away; only use fire extinguisher for small fires✓
• CDrive it to a fire station
• DIgnore it and call insurance

Answer: Evacuate immediately. Small fires can be tackled with a fire extinguisher if safe to do so. Don't endanger yourself.

What type of fire extinguisher should be used on fuel fires?

• AWater-based extinguisher
• BPowder or CO2 extinguishers✓
• CWater only
• DAny extinguisher

Answer: Water makes fuel fires worse. Use powder (ABC) or CO2 extinguishers. Never use water on flammable liquid fires.

What is the procedure if injured at an accident scene?

• AContinue driving to hospital
• BDon't move; await emergency services✓
• CSit down and rest
• DWalk around to stay alert

Answer: Don't move if injured. Remaining still minimizes further injury. Emergency services will provide appropriate care.

What is the priority at an accident scene?

• AAssess property damage
• BTake photos immediately
• CSave lives and prevent further accidents✓
• DExchange insurance information

Answer: Priority is saving lives, preventing secondary accidents, and providing medical aid. Other details follow afterward.

What is the recovery position for an unconscious person?

• ALie them flat on their back
• BPlace on their side with head tilted and airway clear✓
• CSit them up
• DKeep them standing

Answer: The recovery position (on their side with head tilted back) keeps the airway clear and prevents choking if they vomit.

What should be done about fuel leaks at an accident scene?

• ALeave it; it will evaporate
• BAlert emergency services, isolate the area, and don't create sparks✓
• CTry to clean it up
• DIgnore it if no fire

Answer: Fuel leaks are fire hazards. Alert emergency services, keep people and vehicles away, and eliminate ignition sources.