Accident Handling

Lorry / coach incident response, securing the scene and dealing with hazardous loads.

What this topic covers

Lorry / coach incident response, securing the scene and dealing with hazardous loads. The full LGV Theory Test app contains 64 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

There is a fire in your engine compartment. Which TWO of the following should you do?

A. Open all windows
B. Disconnect electrical leads ✓ correct
C. Flag down a passing motorist
D. Cut off the fuel supply ✓ correct
E. Try to remove the load

Explanation: If you suspect a fire, try to isolate the source. If at all possible, disconnect leads and cut off the fuel supply.

Example 2

What must you do if you are involved in an accident?

A. Drive on for help
B. Inform the police within seven days
C. Stop at the scene of the Accident Handling ✓ correct
D. Drive to the nearest police station

Explanation: If your vehicle is involved in a traffic incident you must stop. If there is injury or damage to any other person or vehicle, or animals not in your vehicle or to roadside property, you should stop at the scene and comply with certain legal obligations specified in The Highway Code.

Example 3

You are the first person to arrive at an accident where people are badly injured. Which THREE should you do?

A. Switch on your own hazard warning lights ✓ correct
B. Make sure that someone telephones for an ambulance ✓ correct
C. Try and get people who are injured to drink something
D. Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles
E. Get people who are not injured clear of the scene ✓ correct

Explanation: If you’re the first to arrive at the scene, further collisions and fire are the first concerns. Switching off vehicle engines will reduce the risk of fire. Switch on hazard warning lights to warn other traffic. Don’t assume someone else has called the emergency services, do it yourself. Don’t move casualties trapped in vehicles unless they’re in danger.

Example 4

You are at the scene of an accident Someone is suffering from shock. You should

A. reassure them constantly ✓ correct
B. offer them a cigarette
C. keep them warm ✓ correct
D. avoid moving them if possible ✓ correct
E. loosen any tight clothing ✓ correct
F. give them a warm drink

Explanation: The effects of trauma may not be immediately obvious. Prompt treatment can help to minimise the effects of shock. Lay the casualty down, loosen tight clothing, call an ambulance, check their breathing and pulse.

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