First aid, crash behaviour and emergency procedures
At the scene
Your first duties are to protect yourself and others. Stop, switch off engines if safe, warn approaching traffic, and call the emergency number 112. Do not move an injured rider unless there is immediate danger such as fire or traffic. Do not remove a helmet unless you are trained and it is necessary to clear the airway or start resuscitation.
First aid basics
Follow DRABC: Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, Circulation. If the rider is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR at 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths if trained, and use an AED if available. Control severe bleeding with direct pressure. Keep the injured person warm and monitor breathing until help arrives.
Worked example
You find an unconscious rider lying on the road, still wearing a helmet, breathing but not responding. There is no fire or fuel danger. You leave the helmet on, support the airway by careful positioning if needed, call 112, and monitor breathing. Removing the helmet could worsen a neck injury.
Traps that cost marks
Dragging an injured rider out of the road without danger; removing a helmet routinely; giving food or drink to an injured person; ignoring traffic while helping; failing to call 112 with a clear location.