First aid, incidents and emergency procedures
First aid, incidents and emergency procedures test the first minutes after a crash. The exam wants a safe scene, a correct emergency call and simple life-saving action without making the situation worse.
Immediate priorities
Stop, switch off your engine and warn traffic. Put on a high-visibility vest, place a warning triangle at a safe distance and keep yourself visible. Call 113 for medical emergency, 110 for fire and 112 for police. Give location, number of injured, hazards and your phone number. Do not move an injured person unless there is immediate danger such as fire.
First aid basics
Check response and breathing. If unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR: 30 chest compressions to 2 rescue breaths if trained, at 100–120 compressions per minute. Control severe bleeding with direct pressure. Keep the person warm and treat for shock. Do not give food or drink.
Worked example
A cyclist is down on a rural road. You park safely, warn traffic and call 113. The cyclist is breathing but confused, so you keep them still and warm, monitor breathing and wait for help, directing traffic around the scene.
Traps
Do not create a second crash by standing in the lane. Do not remove a motorcycle helmet unless breathing is obstructed. Do not assume a conscious person has no internal injuries. After any injury crash, you must stop, help and notify police.