Accidents

Question 1

You’ve had an incident while driving through a tunnel. You aren’t injured but your vehicle cant be driven. What’s the first thing you should do in this situation

Answer 1

switch off the engine and switch on hazard warning lights

Question 2

your at the scene of an incident what would suggest someone is suffering from shock

Answer 2

Rapid shallow breathing

Question 3

You arrive at the scene of an incident and someone is unconscious what’s the first thing you should do to help them

Answer 3

Check that theyre breathing

Question 4

Your engine catches fire. What should you do before attempting to put the fire out

Answer 4

Shut off the fuel supply

Question 5

When should you stop trying to resuscitate a casualty

Answer 5

when they can breathe without help

Question 6

what training must you take before driving a lorry loaded with toxic substances

Answer 6

how to use fire fighting equipment

Question 7

Youre trying to resuscitate a casualty who isnt breathing. For how long should you continue compressions if they haven’t started breathing again

Answer 7

until medical help arrives and takes over

Question 8

You’re waiting for the emergency services to arrive at the scene of an incident a pedestrian leg is bleeding heavily but theres nothing embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

Answer 8

Apply firm pressure to the wound

Question 9

What should you do before entering a tunnel

Answer 9

Tune your radio to a local channel

Question 10

Youre driving through a tunnel what should you do if your vehicle breaks down

Answer 10

Switch on hazard warning lights

Question 11

youve stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casulaties. what should you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive

Answer 11

Keep injured people warm and comfortable

Question 12

At the scene of an incident a person has become hysterical how should you calm them down

Answer 12

By talking to them quietly and firmly

Question 13

Youre vehicle catches fire while youre driving through a tunnel. What should you do if the vehicle can still be driven

Answer 13

Drive it out of the tunnel if you can do so

Question 14

Youre at the scene of an incident how can you help someone suffering from shock

Answer 14

Reassure them confidently

Question 15

What should you do if youre the first person to arrive at the scene of an incident

Answer 15

Warn other traffic to prevent further collisions

Question 16

youre at an incident why may it be harmful to move a casualty

Answer 16

you could cause more injury

Question 17

Which type of fire extinguisher shouldn’t be used on flammable liquids

Answer 17

Water(red)

Question 18

What should you do when youre driving through a tunnel in heavy traffic

Answer 18

Follow the instructions given by variable message signs

Question 19

what should you do when you drive into a tunnel

Answer 19

use dipped headlights

Question 20

your vehicle is involved in an incident where someone is injured. you don’t produce your insurance certification at the time. How soon must you report the incident to the police

Answer 20

24 Hours

Question 21

You arrive at the scene of an incident a casualty has an injured arm thats bleeding heavily. what could you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive

Answer 21

Try to stem the flow of blood

Question 22

youre at the scene of a traffic incident . what are the symptoms of someone suffering from shock

Answer 22

rapid pulse and sweating

Question 23

you arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious Whats the first thing you should do

Answer 23

Warn other traffic

Question 24

At the scene of a crash a casualty is in contact with live electrical cables what should you use to break the electrical connection

Answer 24

a length of wood

Question 25

Youre stopped by police officer for a suspected motoring offence, which document will you always be asked to produce

Answer 25

your driving license

Question 26

what must you do I you’re involved in a traffic incident

Answer 26

stop the scene

Question 27

At an incident you suspect a casualty has back injuries what the best way to help them

Answer 27

Leave them where they are

Question 28

you arrive at the scene of an incident where someone is injured what should be given urgent priority

Answer 28

Deal with the danger from further collisions or fire

Question 29

Whats the first thing you should try to do if your vehicle catches fire while you’re driving through a tunnel

Answer 29

Drive out the tunnel

Question 30

You arrive at the scene of an incident how should you deal with someone who is hysterical

Answer 30

Talk to them quietly and firmly

Question 31

Your vehicle breaks down on a motorway what should you do if you cant get it fully on to the hard shoulder

Answer 31

Call for help using the nearest emergency telephone

Question 32

While driving through a tunnel your vehicle catches fire what the first thing you should do if the vehicle cant be driven out the tunnel

Answer 32

stop at the side of the road and switch off the engine

Question 33

there’s been an incident what can you do to help a driver whos suffering from shock

Answer 33

Reassure them confidently

Question 34

You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help

Answer 34

douse the burns with cool water

Question 35

Where should you stand when using a motorway emergency telephone

Answer 35

facing the oncoming traffic

Question 36

at the scene of an incident an injured person is lying in a busy road whats the first thing you should do to help the

Answer 36

warn other traffic

Question 37

a vehicle has rolled over and caught fire the drivers hands and arms have been burned How could you help the driver

Answer 37

douse the burns with cool water

Question 38

Youre at the scene of a collision people are injured what should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with

Answer 38

make sure the emergency services have been called

Question 39

at an indecent a casualty has stopped breathing how could you help them

Answer 39

by opening their airways

Question 40

youre approaching a bridge that has no height restriction on it. What’s the minimum height under the bridge

Answer 40

5 meters (16 feet 6 inches )

Question 41

the area around an indecent is safe what’s the best way to help an injured person

Answer 41

keep them in the vehicle

Question 42

At an incident a casualty is unconscious but still breathing why would you move them

Answer 42

because there’s further danger

Question 43

what should you do when there’s a fire in your vehicles engine compartment

Answer 43

cut off the fuel supply

Question 44

youre at the scene of an incident what does it mean if theres a plain orange rectangle displayed on one of the vehicles

Answer 44

its carrying dangerous goods

Question 45

you arrive at the scene of an incident the emergency services have already been called, the pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound but their leg isn’t broken what could you do to help them

Answer 45

Apply firm pressure to the wound

Question 46

Youre driving through a congested tunnel. What should you do if you have to stop

Answer 46

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle IN front

Question 47

you arrive at an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the road unconscious and bleeding the area is safe and the emergency services have been called what’s the first priority when checking the rider

Answer 47

Checking their airway is open

Question 48

what should you do before driving into a tunnel

Answer 48

remove your sunglasses

Question 49

You’re the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured what’s the first thing you should do

Answer 49

switch on your own hazard watching signs

Question 50

Youve been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy

Answer 50

stop then report the incident to the police within 24 hours