Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?

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Only as a last resort

As soon as possible

After you've woken them up

After checking for broken bones

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As soon as possibleThis was the right answer

It's important to make sure that the emergency services arrive as soon as possible. When a person is unconscious, they could have serious injuries that aren't immediately obvious.

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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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