Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?

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Make sure that an ambulance has been called

Stop other cars and ask the drivers for help

Try and get people who are injured to drink something

Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles

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Make sure that an ambulance has been calledThis was the right answer

If you’re the first to arrive at a crash scene, the first concerns are the risk of further collision and fire. Ensuring that vehicle engines are switched off will reduce the risk of fire. Use hazard warning lights so that other traffic knows there’s a need for caution. Make sure the emergency services are contacted; don’t assume it's already been done.

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Protect people at an incidentReviewed guidance summary · The questions distinguish warning approaching traffic and confirming an ambulance call from treating or moving casualties too soon.

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