At an accident, first ensure your own safety and prevent further danger.
Lesson 10
Accidents & emergencies
Essential rules, explained step by step.
Educational difficulty is separate from the legal penalty. These are original practice questions, not official examination items.
An approaching emergency vehicle
When a priority vehicle approaches using its special siren, immediately clear the way and give way, stopping if necessary. Observe before moving and do not create a new danger. Do not follow it through the cleared space.
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Call 112 when urgent emergency assistance is needed.
Do not move an injured person unless immediate danger makes it necessary.
If a tyre bursts, hold the steering firmly and slow down progressively.
If your vehicle aquaplanes, ease off the accelerator and avoid abrupt steering or braking.
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Apply the lesson · 4
An accident scene is secured, but someone is injured and needs urgent help. What is the next appropriate contact?
- Exchange details and complete the European accident statement.
- Call 112 and describe the location and injuries.
- Contact the police so the absent owner can be informed.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
Protect people and prevent further danger first. Then distinguish urgent injuries, exchanging details, an absent owner and clearing a safely movable obstruction.
Regulatory source ↗A minor collision has no injuries; both drivers and their vehicles are safely off the carriageway and agree to exchange information. What document should they complete?
- Contact the police so the absent owner can be informed.
- If safely possible, move the uninjured, driveable vehicles clear of traffic.
- Exchange details and complete the European accident statement.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: C
Protect people and prevent further danger first. Then distinguish urgent injuries, exchanging details, an absent owner and clearing a safely movable obstruction.
Regulatory source ↗You damage an unattended parked vehicle and cannot find its owner. The area is safe and nobody is injured. What should you do rather than simply leave?
- Contact the police so the absent owner can be informed.
- If safely possible, move the uninjured, driveable vehicles clear of traffic.
- Call 112 and describe the location and injuries.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
Protect people and prevent further danger first. Then distinguish urgent injuries, exchanging details, an absent owner and clearing a safely movable obstruction.
Regulatory source ↗After a minor collision, nobody is injured, vehicles are driveable and block the carriageway. A safe nearby place is available. What should be done before completing paperwork?
- Call 112 and describe the location and injuries.
- If safely possible, move the uninjured, driveable vehicles clear of traffic.
- Exchange details and complete the European accident statement.
Show the answer and explanation
Correct answer: B
Protect people and prevent further danger first. Then distinguish urgent injuries, exchanging details, an absent owner and clearing a safely movable obstruction.
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