Accidents and Emergencies Flashcards
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If you are the first person at the scene of an accident, what should you ensure before approaching casualties?
Answer: That the scene is safe — check for traffic, fire, fuel spillage, and electrical hazards
Before approaching casualties, check the scene is safe. Look for oncoming traffic, fuel leaks, fire risk, damaged power lines, and other hazards. You cannot help if you become a casualty yourself.
When should you call the emergency services after an accident?
Answer: If anyone is injured, trapped, or if there is a danger such as fuel spillage
Call 999 immediately if anyone is injured, someone is trapped, there is a risk of fire, fuel spillage, or any other danger. Also call if traffic is being seriously affected or vehicles are blocking the road.
What should you do if you suspect a casualty is in shock?
Answer: Lay them down, raise their legs slightly above heart level, keep them warm, and reassure them
Signs of shock include pale, cold, sweaty skin and rapid pulse. Lay the casualty down and raise their legs to help blood flow to vital organs. Keep them warm with blankets and reassure them.
After an accident, when must you produce your insurance certificate to the police?
Answer: Within 7 days at a police station
If you cannot produce your insurance certificate at the scene, you will be issued a producer (HO/RT/1) and must present it at a police station of your choice within 7 days.
What colour beacon do doctor's emergency vehicles display?
Answer: Green
Doctors on emergency calls use a flashing green beacon. Blue beacons are for emergency services (police, fire, ambulance), amber for recovery and slow-moving vehicles.
In what circumstances can you legally leave the scene of an accident without stopping?
Answer: You cannot — it is a legal requirement to stop if your vehicle is involved in an accident causing injury or damage
Under the Road Traffic Act 1988, you must stop if you are involved in an accident that causes injury to any person, damage to another vehicle, or damage to property. Failing to stop is a criminal offence.