RTT Accidents and Emergency Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You witness a motorcycle crash and the rider is unconscious but breathing. What is your first priority?
- Remove the rider's helmet immediately
- Call 911 and keep the rider still (Correct answer)
- Give the rider water to drink
- Move the rider to the side of the road
Correct answer: Call 911 and keep the rider still
Call 911 immediately and avoid moving an unconscious rider to prevent worsening any spinal injuries.
Question 2: Your rear tire suddenly goes flat while riding at highway speed. What should you do?
- Brake hard with the front brake
- Grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle gradually (Correct answer)
- Swerve to the shoulder immediately
- Apply both brakes simultaneously with full force
Correct answer: Grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle gradually
Gripping firmly and gradually decelerating helps maintain control during a rear flat without causing a skid.
Question 3: When is it appropriate to remove a crash victim's helmet?
- Always, to check for head injuries
- Only if trained in helmet removal and airway management is needed (Correct answer)
- Whenever the victim asks you to
- After moving them off the roadway
Correct answer: Only if trained in helmet removal and airway management is needed
Helmet removal can cause spinal injury and should only be done by trained responders when the airway is compromised.
Question 4: You smell gasoline after a crash. What should you do?
- Check the fuel tank for leaks with a lighter
- Keep bystanders away and do not smoke near the scene (Correct answer)
- Pour water on the motorcycle
- Start the engine to move the bike
Correct answer: Keep bystanders away and do not smoke near the scene
Fuel leaks create a fire risk, so bystanders must stay back and all ignition sources must be eliminated.
Question 5: A rider goes down and is alert but complains of neck pain. You should:
- Help them stand up and walk it off
- Keep their head and neck stabilized until EMS arrives (Correct answer)
- Remove their helmet to check for swelling
- Encourage them to move their neck gently to check range of motion
Correct answer: Keep their head and neck stabilized until EMS arrives
Neck pain after a crash may indicate a spinal injury; keeping the head and neck still prevents further damage.
Question 6: Which item in a basic motorcycle first-aid kit is most useful for controlling severe bleeding?
- Antiseptic wipes
- Pressure bandage or tourniquet (Correct answer)
- Pain relievers
- Instant cold pack
Correct answer: Pressure bandage or tourniquet
A pressure bandage or tourniquet is the most effective tool for stopping life-threatening hemorrhage at a crash scene.
Question 7: After any crash, even a minor one, you should:
- Ride home immediately to avoid traffic
- Have both you and the motorcycle inspected before further riding (Correct answer)
- Only check the motorcycle if it looks damaged
- Report the crash only if another vehicle was involved
Correct answer: Have both you and the motorcycle inspected before further riding
Adrenaline can mask injuries, and crash damage may not be visible, so both rider and bike need evaluation after any crash.
RTT Accidents and Emergency Procedures 2
You witness a motorcycle crash and the rider is unconscious but breathing.
What is your first priority?