A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do?
- A Treat the person for shock
- B Warn other traffic
- C Place them in the recovery position
- D Make sure the injured person is kept warm
Why this is the answer
The most immediate danger is further collisions and fire. You could warn other traffic by switching on hazard warning lights, displaying an advance warning triangle or sign (but not on a motorway), or by any other means that does not put you or others at risk.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Treat the person for shock — Shock matters, but not before the next vehicle has been warned.
- C
- Place them in the recovery position — Moving them comes after the scene is made safe, and only if it is needed.
- D
- Make sure the injured person is kept warm — Important later. It does not stop a car arriving now.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — page 152
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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