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Question 1 of 51
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If you suspect a fire, try to isolate the source. If possible, disconnect electrical leads and cut off the fuel supply.
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Question 2 of 51
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Vehicles carrying dangerous goods and other materials that may pose a hazard are subject to detailed emergency procedures. These procedures must be followed. Appropriate fire-fighting equipment must be available and the driver must be trained in its use.
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Question 3 of 51
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The headroom under bridges in the UK is at least 5 metres (16 feet 6 inches), unless otherwise stated. Where the overhead clearance is arched, this headroom is normally only between the limits marked.
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Question 4 of 51
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If your vehicle is involved in a traffic incident, you must stop. Follow the guidance set out in The Highway Code if there’s injury or damage to any other person, vehicle or property.
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Question 5 of 51
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If you don’t give your name and address at the time of an incident, report it to the police as soon as you can, or in any case within 24 hours. If any other person is injured and you don’t produce your insurance certificate to the police at the time of the incident, or to any other person who has reasonable grounds to request it, you must also
• report the incident to the police as soon as possible, or in any case within 24 hours
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Question 6 of 51
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Vehicles that carry dangerous goods have badges displayed on the side and rear. The badges are orange and show the type of material that’s being carried. Make a note of this and report it to the emergency services when you contact them.
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Question 7 of 51
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Clean, cool water will cool the burning tissue and help prevent further damage. It will also reduce swelling, minimise shock and alleviate pain.
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Question 8 of 51
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Before helping the pedestrian, you should protect yourself from contact with blood. If there’s nothing embedded in the wound, you can stem the flow of blood by applying pressure to the wound area. As soon as practical, fasten a pad to the wound with a bandage or cloth.
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Question 9 of 51
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You should warn other road users that there has been a incident. You can do this by displaying an advance warning triangle or by switching on hazard warning lights or other lights. However you choose to warn people of the incident, make sure it doesn’t put you or others at risk.
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Question 10 of 51
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If you’re the first to arrive at an incident, further collisions and fire are the immediate concerns. Switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other traffic. Stop any running vehicle engines to reduce the risk of fire. Don’t assume that someone else has called the emergency services – do it yourself. Don’t move casualties trapped in vehicles unless they’re in danger.
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Question 11 of 51
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At a traffic incident, the danger of further collisions and fire needs to be dealt with and the emergency services must be called. When helping a casualty, follow the DR ABC procedure, as this has been designed by medical experts to give the best outcome while waiting for the emergency services to arrive. Don’t remove a motorcyclist’s helmet unless it’s essential to do so.
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Question 12 of 51
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The priority when dealing with an unconscious person is to make sure their airway is open and they can breathe. Stay with the casualty and make sure someone rings for an ambulance.
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Question 13 of 51
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If you stop to give help at an incident and there are casualties, don’t move injured people unless there’s further danger. Keep them warm, comfortable and calm. Don’t give them anything to drink.
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Question 14 of 51
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Make the area safe and call the emergency services first. If you’re able to give first aid, follow the DR ABC procedure. If you feel you aren’t capable of carrying out first aid, consider taking some training. It could save a life.
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Question 15 of 51
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Immediate treatment can help to reduce the effects of shock. Reassure the casualty and try to keep them warm and comfortable. Only move a casualty if it’s necessary for their safety.
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Question 16 of 51
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Warn other traffic of the incident, without putting yourself or others at risk. Once the danger of further collisions is dealt with, call the emergency services. While you’re waiting for them to arrive, keeping casualties or witnesses calm is important, but never offer a cigarette because of the risk of fire.
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Question 17 of 51
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You can help someone suffering from shock by talking to them and reassuring them confidently. Don’t leave them alone or give them anything to eat or drink.
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Question 18 of 51
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At the scene of an incident, the first priority is to prevent any further collisions by warning traffic. You can warn other traffic by switching on hazard warning lights or displaying an advance warning triangle, or by any other appropriate means.
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Question 19 of 51
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If you’re trying to resuscitate someone, it’s important that you don’t give up on them. Make sure that someone has called the emergency services and continue trying to resuscitate the casualty until a medical professional takes over.
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Question 20 of 51
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If you’re trying to resuscitate a casualty, don’t give up until a medical professional takes over. Never assume that someone’s dead. People who aren’t breathing can survive longer than you may imagine when given CPR.
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Question 21 of 51
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You should first protect yourself from exposure to blood – many first-aid kits contain surgical gloves. To stem the flow of blood, you should apply firm pressure over the wound. If there’s an object in the wound, you’ll need to build up padding on either side and make sure you don’t press on the object.
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Question 22 of 51
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You should first protect yourself from exposure to blood – many first-aid kits contain surgical gloves. To stem the flow of blood, you should apply firm pressure over the wound. If there’s an object stuck in the wound, you should leave it in place and build up padding on either side, making sure you don’t press on the object.
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Question 23 of 51
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Moving a casualty could cause further injury, so it’s important that this is only done if there’s danger to them where they are.
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Question 24 of 51
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If you attempt to move a casualty who has a spinal injury, it could cause further damage. Make sure an ambulance has been called for and talk to the casualty to keep them calm.
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Question 25 of 51
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If you attempt to move a casualty who has a spinal injury, it could cause further damage. Make sure an ambulance has been called for and talk to the casualty to keep them calm.
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Question 26 of 51
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Don’t move a casualty who’s in a safe place, as this could worsen any injury they may have. Only move a casualty if they’re in danger – for example, from passing traffic. You may also need to move them if you need to give lifesaving first aid, such as opening their airway.
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Question 27 of 51
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If you can’t produce your driving licence when asked to do so by a police officer, you may be asked to produce it at a police station within a certain time.
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Question 28 of 51
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Someone who has been involved in or witnessed a crash will be in no mood for humour. The best way to calm them is by remaining calm yourself, and talking quietly and firmly to them.
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Question 29 of 51
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Be especially careful about moving casualties at the scene of an incident. Inexperienced handling of a casualty could cause more injury, or even prove to be fatal. Only move casualties if they’re in danger; for example, from fire.
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Question 30 of 51
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At the scene of an incident, if there are any casualties who are in contact with live electricity, don’t touch them with your hands – even if you’re wearing gloves. You should use a dry, non-conducting item, such as a wooden sweeping brush or plastic spade. You mustn’t give first aid until you’re sure the electrical contact has been broken, otherwise you’ll be putting yourself in danger.
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Question 31 of 51
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Motorway phones are free and easily located. You should face the oncoming traffic while using them, so that you can see approaching vehicles.
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Question 32 of 51
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It’s very important to know the correct fire extinguisher to use. They’ll carry a coloured label or badge telling you their contents. Make sure you learn which extinguisher is which, as using the wrong one could be dangerous and may spread the fire further. For example, you should never use a water extinguisher on burning oil.
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Question 33 of 51
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Standing on or near the edge of the carriageway is very dangerous. Your priority is to alert the emergency services by using an emergency roadside telephone. This connects to an operator, who’ll get help out to you as soon as possible. In most cases, this is preferable to using a mobile phone, as it will show the operator your precise location.
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Question 34 of 51
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An engine fire is serious. If the fire breaches the fuel lines, it can easily spread to the fuel tank. If that happens, both the vehicle and its cargo will probably be lost. Therefore, your priority is to shut off the fuel supply.
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Question 35 of 51
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Before driving into a tunnel, you should take off your sunglasses. If you don’t, you’ll find that your vision is restricted – even in a tunnel that appears to be well lit.
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Question 36 of 51
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Before entering a tunnel, you should switch on your dipped headlights; these help you to see and be seen. In many tunnels, using headlights is a legal requirement. You should also remove your sunglasses before you drive into a tunnel.
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Question 37 of 51
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On the approach to many tunnels, a board will indicate a local channel or radio frequency that you should tune into. This should give a warning of any incident or congestion in the tunnel ahead. Severe loss of life has occurred in tunnel fires. Getting advance warning of any problems ahead will help you to take appropriate action in good time.
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Question 38 of 51
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It’s important to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front at all times. This still applies in congested tunnels, even if you’re moving very slowly or have stopped. If the vehicle in front breaks down, you may need room to manoeuvre past it.
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Question 39 of 51
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If your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel, it could present a danger to other traffic. First, switch on your hazard warning lights. If there are passengers in your vehicle, take them to the nearest exit point. You should then call for help from an emergency telephone. Don’t rely on being found by the police or being seen by a CCTV camera. The longer a vehicle stays in an exposed position, the more danger it poses to other traffic.
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Question 40 of 51
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If it’s possible, and you can do so without causing further danger, it’s safer to drive a vehicle that’s on fire out of a tunnel. The greatest danger in a tunnel fire is smoke and suffocation.
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Question 41 of 51
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In congested tunnels, you should always obey the instructions given by variable message signs and tunnel officials. Listen out for radio announcements and observe the road signs and signals. Keep your distance from the vehicle in front.
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Question 42 of 51
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Don’t remove anything sticking to a burn. You may cause further damage and introduce infection into the wound. If you can, douse the burn with clean, cool water for at least 20 minutes.
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Question 43 of 51
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To help a casualty who isn’t breathing, you should open their airway by placing your fingers under their chin and lifting it forward. This will open their airway but if there are no signs of breathing you should then start CPR.
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Question 44 of 51
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If you’re involved in an incident that causes damage or injury to a person or property, you must stop. You must also give your details to anyone who has reasonable grounds to ask for them. If you don’t do this, you must inform the police as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours.
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Question 45 of 51
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If you’re involved in an incident in a tunnel, be aware of the danger this can cause to other traffic. You should immediately switch on your hazard warning lights and switch off your engine.
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Question 46 of 51
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If your vehicle catches fire in a tunnel and it can’t be driven, stop on the side of the road, as far away from passing traffic as possible. Turn off the engine and warn other traffic by switching on your hazard warning lights.
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Question 47 of 51
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The effects of shock may not be immediately obvious. Try to recognise the warning signs early; prompt treatment can help to deal with it. Symptoms include a rapid pulse, pale grey skin, sweating and rapid shallow breathing.
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Question 48 of 51
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If your vehicle catches fire in a tunnel, you should first try to drive it out – but only if you can do so safely.
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Question 49 of 51
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A person who’s hysterical may do things that you wouldn’t expect. Try to keep the distressed person calm and safe until the emergency services arrive.
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Question 50 of 51
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Prompt treatment can help to deal with shock. Warning signs to look for include rapid pulse, sweating, pale grey skin, and rapid shallow breathing. While waiting for help to arrive, keep the casualty warm and comfortable, and speak reassuringly to them.
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Question 51 of 51
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Make sure you or someone else has called the emergency services. Check the casualties and, if you feel able to give first aid, do so. Alternatively, ask any bystanders if they can help.