Incidents & First Aid
At a crash, what should you do before helping casualties?
- ○Give them a drink
- ✓Ensure your own safety and stop any vehicles' engines
- ○Move them off the road
- ○Light a cigarette to keep calm
Correct answer
Ensure your own safety and stop any vehicles' engines
Protect yourself and others first; switch off engines and prohibit smoking to reduce fire risk (rule 283).
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