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Emergency & Breakdown Procedures Flashcards

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  1. The low air pressure warning light illuminates on an air-braked vehicle whilst driving. What should the driver do?

    Answer: Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and do not continue until repaired

    Critically low air pressure means the brakes could fail completely; the vehicle must be stopped immediately and not moved until repaired.

  2. A fuel spillage occurs from your vehicle on a public road. What is your FIRST action?

    Answer: Warn other road users and contact the emergency services

    Fuel spillages create immediate fire and slip hazards; alerting other road users and calling the emergency services must happen first.

  3. When is it permitted to use hazard warning lights whilst the vehicle is moving?

    Answer: On a motorway to warn drivers behind of a sudden obstruction or queue ahead

    Hazard warning lights may be used briefly on a motorway or dual carriageway to warn following drivers of a sudden danger or slow-moving queue ahead.

  4. What is the purpose of an Emergency Stop Signal system fitted to some vehicles?

    Answer: To warn traffic behind of rapid deceleration

    Emergency Stop Signal systems automatically flash brake lights at a higher frequency to warn following traffic of sudden, hard braking.

  5. The steering on your vehicle suddenly becomes very heavy whilst driving. What is the most likely cause?

    Answer: Power steering failure

    Sudden heavy steering is a classic symptom of power steering failure, requiring significantly more physical effort to control the vehicle.

  6. You are first at the scene of an accident where a driver is seriously injured. What is your MOST important first action?

    Answer: Call 999 and make the scene as safe as possible

    Calling 999 and making the scene safe takes absolute priority to ensure injured persons receive prompt medical attention.

  7. What should a driver do if they suspect the vehicle's brakes are starting to fade on a long downhill descent?

    Answer: Select a lower gear to use engine braking and reduce reliance on the service brakes

    Selecting a lower gear uses engine braking to control speed, reducing heat build-up in the service brakes and preventing total brake fade.