Revision question · Band 1 road procedure

A crash has just happened. A casualty is lying in the busy road. What's the first thing you should do to help?

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Treat the casualty for shock

Warn other traffic

Place the casualty in the recovery position

Make sure the casualty is kept warm

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Warn other trafficThis was the right answer

At the scene of a crash, your first priority is to warn approaching traffic of the obstruction ahead. You can do this by displaying an advance warning triangle (but not on a motorway), switching on hazard warning lights or any other means that doesn't put you or anyone else at risk.

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1. Deal with dangerHighway Code annex · Protect against further collisions and warn traffic without entering danger.

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