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Emergency & Breakdown Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A vehicle breaks down on a level crossing and cannot be moved. What should the driver do IMMEDIATELY?

    Answer: Evacuate all occupants, move them well clear, and use the crossing emergency phone to contact the signaller

    Evacuating occupants and alerting the signaller is critical — train approach speeds leave no time to wait, and only the signaller can stop approaching trains.

  2. Your vehicle is leaking diesel onto the road after an incident. Who should you notify?

    Answer: The police, and the Environment Agency if the spillage may reach a watercourse

    Police should be informed for road safety and the Environment Agency must be notified if there is any risk of diesel contaminating a watercourse.

  3. What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for an electrical fire in a vehicle cab?

    Answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide) extinguisher

    CO2 extinguishers discharge non-conductive gas and are safe to use on electrical fires, unlike water or foam which conduct electricity.

  4. A driver smells strong fumes inside the cab whilst driving. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Stop in a safe place, leave the vehicle, and investigate the source before continuing

    Strong fumes can indicate a dangerous fuel or exhaust leak; the vehicle must be stopped and inspected immediately before continuing.

  5. When must a driver submit an incident report to their employer following a road traffic collision?

    Answer: As soon as practicable after any incident, as required by the operator

    Operators are legally required to maintain records of incidents; drivers must report any collision to their employer promptly regardless of fault or severity.

  6. What does 'duty of care' require of a professional driver at the scene of an emergency incident?

    Answer: A legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent harm to others

    Duty of care is a legal principle requiring all persons to take reasonable steps to avoid causing or allowing harm to others.

  7. A passenger on a bus becomes seriously ill during a journey. What should the driver do?

    Answer: Stop safely, call 999, and provide what assistance is possible until help arrives

    A medical emergency requires immediate emergency services; the driver must stop and call 999 without delay, as any delay could be life-threatening.