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Accident Handling

Reducing risk at an incident, dealing with injuries and casualties, and securing the scene.

What this topic covers

Reducing risk at an incident, dealing with injuries and casualties, and securing the scene. The full LGV & HGV Theory Test & Toolkit app contains 67 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: Reducing risk, Injuries, Casualties.

Worked examples

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

Example 1

What should you do when there's a fire in your vehicle’s engine compartment?

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

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

Example 2

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 ✓ correct
B. Clear debris from the road
C. Keep injured people on the move by walking them around
D. Give injured people a warm drink

Explanation: 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.

Example 3

You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious. What's the first thing you should do?

A. Move the rider out of the road
B. Warn other traffic ✓ correct
C. Clear the road of debris
D. Give the rider reassurance

Explanation: 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.

Example 4

At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What's the best way to help them?

A. Offer them a drink
B. Leave them where they are ✓ correct
C. Raise their legs
D. Put them in the recovery position

Explanation: 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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