You've stopped at the scene of an incident where there are casualties. What should you do to help while waiting for the emergency services to arrive?
- A Keep injured people warm and comfortable
- B Clear debris from the road
- C Keep injured people on the move by walking them around
- D Give injured people a warm drink
Why this is the answer
If you stop to give help at an incident and there are casualties, do not move injured people unless there's further danger. Keep them warm, comfortable and calm. Do not give them anything to drink.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Clear debris from the road — Clearing debris puts you in the road and destroys evidence the investigators need.
- C
- Keep injured people on the move by walking them around — Walking an injured person about can turn a hidden injury into a lasting one.
- D
- Give injured people a warm drink — Anything to drink delays surgery, and an injured person may need it.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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