First Aid and Behaviour at Accident Scenes
Accident-scene questions test a fixed sequence: protect, alert, assist. First, protect the scene - switch off engines, switch on hazard lights, put on your reflective vest, and place the warning triangle. Second, alert the emergency services with location, number of casualties, and hazards. Third, assist casualties only within your training. Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire or oncoming traffic, because movement can worsen spinal injuries.
The first-aid content is basic but precise. For severe bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean dressing. For a casualty who is not breathing, start chest compressions at roughly 100–120 per minute and send someone for an AED. For burns, cool with water and do not remove stuck clothing. For suspected fractures, immobilise and do not attempt to realign. For shock, keep the casualty warm and lying down. Never give food or drink to an injured person.
Traps: questions ask whether you should move a casualty (only if danger is immediate), whether you should remove a motorcyclist's helmet (no, unless breathing is obstructed), and whether you must stop at an accident you are involved in (yes, always, and exchange details). Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries is a serious offence.
Worked example: you arrive at a crash where a rider is unconscious but breathing. Leave the helmet on, keep the airway clear, keep the rider still and warm, and wait for the ambulance.