UK Car Theory: Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is check the person's airways and breathing and stop any heavy bleeding.

You should check the unconscious person's airways and breathing and stem any heavy bleeding.

Not quite. The answer is keep them where they are.

Once you are completely sure that the area is safe, with no dangers from traffic or fire, you should keep injured people where they are until the emergency services arrive. Moving an injured person can worsen some types of injuries.

Not quite. The answer is if your car breaks down unexpectedly.

Cars can sometimes break down without warning. Hazard lights should only be used in such situations because they ensure that you remain visible and they alert other motorists that you are having a problem.

Not quite. The answer is The name, address, number, and car insurance details of the driver

You need to find out the name, number, address, and insurance of the other driver so that you can provide your insurance company with those details. This allows for further contact with the driver, too.

Not quite. The answer is It will help reduce the bleeding.

If you keep your bleeding arm upright, it will lessen blood flow to the arm and thus reduce the bleeding until the injury can be treated by a medic.

Not quite. The answer is Do not place it at all.

On most roads, you should place a warning triangle at least 45 metres behind your broken-down vehicle. You should not, however, place a warning triangle on a motorway.

Source: Rules 274 and 275, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is Pull over onto the hard shoulder and call for help.

Do not brake hard; that could cause loss of steering control. Hold the steering wheel firmly, release the accelerator (gas) pedal, pull over onto the hard shoulder, and contact a breakdown firm for further assistance.

Not quite. The answer is immediately.

In this situation, the emergency services should be contacted immediately. Unless there is an immediate danger of fire or explosion, do not move the unconscious person until medical help arrives; doing so could make certain injuries worse.

Not quite. The answer is Follow the arrows on marker posts.

Located every 100 metres at the back of the hard shoulder, marker posts show the direction to the closest emergency telephone. They can also provide you with information on your location, which you can then give to the emergency services.

Not quite. The answer is Warn other drivers.

You should warn other drivers so that a collision and further injuries can be avoided.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If you become trapped on a level crossing, you must consider your safety and that of your passengers. Evacuate your vehicle and make sure everyone moves away from the crossing. If there are no signs of an approaching train, you may try to push the car clear. You may also use the crossing telephone (if available) to report the incident. Follow any instructions you receive over the phone.

Source: Rule 299, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is your vehicle has broken down.

You should only use hazard lights when your vehicle has broken down because it presents an obstruction. It is not an obstruction if it is being towed. You are never allowed to double-park or park on double yellow lines.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

If your vehicle breaks down on a single carriageway, switch on your hazard warning lights and then try to get your vehicle off the road. Finally, place a warning triangle at least 45 metres behind your vehicle.

Source: Rule 274, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is Check the individual's breathing. Stop any heavy bleeding. Call the emergency services.

Check the unconscious individual's breathing and airway. If you suspect that the airway is blocked, lift the person's chin. Stop any heavy bleeding using the cleanest material you can find. Call the emergency services.

Not quite. The answer is Switch on your hazard lights and call your breakdown company.

You must switch on your hazard lights to alert others that your car isn't moving. Then ring your breakdown company to arrange for roadside assistance.

Not quite. The answer is 20 minutes.

A burn should be cooled for at least 20 minutes, although the longer, the better. Clean, cold water or other non-toxic liquid should be used.

Not quite. The answer is Reassure the person and talk to him or her in a quiet tone.

In this situation, you should reassure the person and keep the person calm. Until the person has received professional medical attention, do not give him or her anything to drink or encourage the person to move or walk. Just keep the person warm.

Not quite. The answer is inform the police within 24 hours.

If you cannot contact the homeowner, you must notify the police of the accident within 24 hours.

Not quite. The answer is make sure that they stay in their vehicles.

Injured persons should not be moved until they have been assessed by medical personnel. Moving an injured person or giving the person food or water can make some injuries worse.

Not quite. The answer is Stop at the scene of the accident.

Failing to stop after an accident is punishable by a maximum of 6 months' imprisonment, a £5,000 fine, 5 to 10 penalty points on your driving record, and discretionary disqualification.