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Accidents

What to do at the scene of a road traffic collision — first aid, warning devices, reporting and safety.

What this topic covers

What to do at the scene of a road traffic collision — first aid, warning devices, reporting and safety. The full Motorcycle Theory Test app contains 46 questions on this topic.

In the app's syllabus: First aid, Warning devices, Reporting procedure, Safety regulations.

Worked examples

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

Example 1

You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

A. Apply pressure over the wound ✓ correct
B. Get them a drink
C. Dab the wound
D. Walk them around and keep them talking

Explanation: If possible, lay the casualty down. Protect yourself from exposure to blood and, when you're sure there's nothing in the wound, apply firm pressure using clean material.

Example 2

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

A. Check their airway remains open ✓ correct
B. Give them a hot sweet drink
C. Place their arms by their side
D. Press firmly between their shoulders

Explanation: After a casualty has been placed in the recovery position, make sure their airway remains open and monitor their condition until medical help arrives. Where possible, do not move a casualty unless there's further danger.

Example 3

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

A. Douse the burns with clean, cool water ✓ correct
B. Remove anything sticking to the burns
C. Burst any blisters
D. Apply lotions to the injury

Explanation: Your priority is to cool the burns with clean, cool water. Its coolness will help take the heat out of the burns and relieve the pain. Keep the wound doused for at least 20 minutes. If blisters appear, do not attempt to burst them, as this could lead to infection.

Example 4

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

A. When bystanders offer to help you
B. When there's a risk of further danger ✓ correct
C. When bystanders tell you to move them
D. When an ambulance is on its way

Explanation: Do not move a casualty unless there's further danger; for example, from other traffic or fire. They may have unseen or internal injuries. Moving them unnecessarily could cause further injury. Do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless it's essential.

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