Safety, First Aid, and Accident Prevention
This domain tests hazard perception and the practical steps after a collision. A C1 truck has large blind spots, a high cab and significant momentum. The exam expects you to anticipate vulnerable road users, secure the scene and give basic first aid without making the situation worse.
Hazard prevention
- Scan far ahead and use mirrors repeatedly. Pay special attention to cyclists and pedestrians at right turns, where the blind spot is largest.
- Keep a safe gap, especially when loaded. A loaded C1 vehicle needs more distance than a car.
- Secure the load and loose items in the cab. A shifting load or a flying object can cause loss of control.
- Fatigue is a hazard: stop for rest rather than relying on fresh air or caffeine.
After a collision
- Stop, switch off the engine, switch on hazard lights and put on a warning vest. Place a warning triangle where it can be seen, but never put yourself in moving traffic.
- Call 112. Give the location, number of injured people, hazards such as leaking fuel, and whether the road is blocked.
- First aid: check responsiveness and breathing. If the casualty is not breathing normally, start CPR at 30 compressions to 2 breaths. Control severe bleeding with direct pressure. Keep the casualty warm and treat for shock.
- Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire. Exchange details and report a personal-injury accident to the police. Never leave the scene.
Worked example
At a right turn, a cyclist riding on your inside falls as you turn. Stop immediately, secure the scene and call 112. Do not move the cyclist unless there is fire or another immediate danger. Give first aid and wait for the emergency services. Leaving the scene would be a serious offence.
Traps that cost marks
Do not assume the cyclist has seen you. Do not move an injured motorcyclist unnecessarily. A warning triangle on a motorway must not be placed by walking into a live lane. First aid begins with scene safety, not with treatment.