Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. What's the first thing you should do?

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Switch on your own hazard warning lights

Contact the local radio station to tell them about the incident

Try and get people who are injured to drink something

Move the people who are injured clear of their vehicles

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Switch on your own hazard warning lightsThis was the right answer

If you're the first to arrive at an incident, further collisions and fire are the immediate concerns. Switch on your hazard warning lights to warn other traffic. Stop any running vehicle engines to reduce the risk of fire. Don't assume that someone else has called the emergency services - do it yourself. Don't move casualties trapped in vehicles unless they're in danger.

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Protect people at an incidentReviewed guidance summary · These ask about the first safety response or the next call once traffic danger is dealt with. Warning triangles are never used on motorways.Rule 276Highway Code rule · These ask about the first safety response or the next call once traffic danger is dealt with. Warning triangles are never used on motorways.

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