What could you do to help injured people at an incident?
- A Keep them warm and comfortable
- B Give them something to eat
- C Keep them on the move by walking them around
- D Give them a warm drink
Why this is the answer
There are a number of things you can do to help, even without expert training. Be aware of further danger from other traffic and fire; make sure the area is safe. People may be in shock. Do not give them anything to eat or drink. Keep them warm and comfortable and reassure them. Do not move injured people unless there’s a risk of further danger.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Give them something to eat — Nothing by mouth for someone who may soon need an anaesthetic.
- C
- Keep them on the move by walking them around — Walking an injured person can turn a hidden injury into a serious one.
- D
- Give them a warm drink — The same rule: nothing to drink either.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 16
- The Highway Code — page 152–153
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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